Infusion RN - Registered Nurse

The US Oncology Network11 months ago
Chesapeake, VA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Virginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders, has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to support our office located in Chesapeake.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Administers chemotherapy, hydration, and other medications under the direction and supervision of a physician
  • Assesses and monitors therapy of patients using appropriate technical skills under the direction and supervision of a physician
  • Assesses patients for changes in condition, including but not limited to abnormal labs, x-rays, scans and drug reactions. Initiates appropriate action.
  • Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central venous access devices and alternate delivering systems
  • Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow
  • Phone triage as assigned
  • Documents all elements of care
  • Serves as a resource to the Medical Assistants
  • Communicates all pertinent information and any interventions to the physician or advanced practice provider
  • Assesses patient and family needs

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education required; BSN preferred
  • Current RN state license required
  • Current BCLS certification required
  • Must be willing to travel between offices as needed

Preferred Qualifications

  • Oncology experience strongly preferred
  • OCN certification preferred

Required Skills

Central venous access maintenance
Medical teamwork
Patient flow management
Phone triage
Patient assessment
Implantable port access
IV therapy
BCLS certification
Oncology experience
Chemotherapy administration
Venipuncture
Documentation