Infusion Nurse New

JOB DESCRIPTION

An oncology clinic is seeking a seasoned Infusion RN to join their team at their Cedar Park location. This person will be responsible for:

-Planning, implementing, coordinating, evaluating and promoting the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.

-Assessing patient/family needs and providing teaching and other instructional material.

-Preparing and administering therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.

-Administering all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique.

-Assuring pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable.

-Facilitating dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems and symptom management

-Performing venipuncture, accessing implanted ports and maintaining central lines catheter devices.

-Maintaining accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided.

-Applying knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

-Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.

-Minimum 1 year of RN experience.

-Current RN state license with the State Board of Nursing in Texas.

-Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.