Infusion Nurse (Education)

Job Duties / Responsibilities:
Will have extensive knowledge of chemotherapy, biotherapy, and immunotherapy, which includes administration details, side effects, and is able to instruct/educate patients and families in these Will provide infusion services to oncology patients, as well as to patients referred from gastroenterology, immunology, neurology, rheumatology, and other disciplines. Performs an assessment of all assigned patients, prior to therapy as well as an ongoing assessment during treatment. Ability to make independent nursing judgments, which includes triaging patient issues, symptom management, and emergency Will take appropriate action, while collaborating with the physician or APP as needed. Is knowledgeable about venous access devices and skilled at utilizing. Is knowledgeable about lab results and diagnostic findings and can educate patients when Procedure Nurses will assist with procedures such as bone marrow biopsies, paracentesis, thoracentesis, and lumbar puncture and will monitor patients before, during, and after the Must be able to identify basic cardiac rhythms. Coordinate patient care activities with Social Worker and other department Can communicate and delegate tasks to other members of the healthcare team in an appropriate and professional manner. Provide and maintain patient confidentiality and maintain confidentiality regarding clinic Acts with skill during stressful or in emergency Demonstrate ongoing professional growth through participation in relevant education endeavors and appropriate associations such as the Oncology Nursing Society Adheres to clinic standards, policies, and procedures, as well as being cost Maintains high standard of professional performance, behavior, and as well as functions as a professional role model to co-workers and students. Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs. Attends bi-monthly nursing meetings or reads the minutes when unable to This position requires the employee to possess a combination of nursing skills, physical endurance, mental alertness, and knowledge, as well as the ability to get along with others.