What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infusion RN position at Oregon Specialty Group?
At Oregon Oncology Specialists, we take care of people. The Nursing department is crucial to the Oregon Specialty Group mission because we deliver the specialized care that best serves the patients’ needs throughout diagnosis and treatment. We are dedicated to making our patients’ and their families’ experience as positive as possible before, during, and after their cancer treatment.
The Oncology Infusion RN is key to clinical success because they provide compassionate and professional direct patient care in our oncology clinic setting. This position has opportunities to make a difference in patient and family lives with the skilled education they provide. Effective collaboration with your clinical team creates a win for all. An Oncology Infusion Nurse exemplifies proficient knowledge in the administration of cancer and hematology-related treatments, using up-to-date, evidence-based and clinically-supported safety guidelines.
This is a full-time position and will require some travel to our satellite clinics in Woodburn, Silverton, and McMinnville. The candidate has the choice of four ten-hour shifts or five eight-hour shifts working Monday-Friday.
Essential Job Functions
- Administering chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy, and Bispecific agents, antiemetics, analgesics, hematopoietic growth factors, and other medications to patients following appropriate guidelines and standards
- Comprehensive assessments and monitoring of patients’ status throughout treatment process, communicating concerns effectively to provider
- Monitor, recognize, and respond accordingly to adverse drug related reactions and emergencies
- Documentation of patient care using electronic medical record system
- Evaluating, verifying, administering, and completing provider orders with accuracy
- Use of Pharmacy Keeper system for drug verification process and safe administration process
- Safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials also following USP 800
- Follow the 7 rights (right person, medication, dose, time, route, reason, and documentation) of medication administration with each patient
- Demonstrating competency in the performance of simple and complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to IV and port access, maintaining vascular devices, administration of IV medication and injections.
- Demonstrating competency in reviewing tests and lab values pertinent to each patients’ care and communicating necessary results to providers
- Collaborate and communicate with providers and other staff members to ensure cohesive patient care
- Provide instruction and direction to patients and families on managing side effects related to disease process and related treatments
- Stay updated on advancements, treatments, and best practices pertaining to patient care and nursing standards
- Maintain licensure/certifications and comply with state and federal regulations regarding nursing practice
Required Qualifications
- Nursing degree (Baccalaureate, Associate or Diploma) from an accredited school of nursing
- Current RN License in State of Oregon
- Basic Life Support certification within 2 months of hire
- Current proficiency in IV access of all types
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) within 2 years of hire
- Must be fully vaccinated (exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis in compliance with applicable law)
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years recent RN experience in a patient care setting
- One-year experience in an inpatient or outpatient oncology clinical setting
- BSN preferred
- Current knowledge of chemotherapeutic agents, administration, side effects management and patient learning needs
- Current OCN
- Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certified
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system
- Bilingual preferred
A successful Oncology Infusion RN will…
- Enjoy a busy and fast-paced daily routine
- Exercise observational and intuitive abilities to assess patient needs
- Enjoy working where they can truly make a difference in patient care
- Possess strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Value a supportive team environment where help is always an ask away
