Part-time Infusion Nurse (RN) - Infusion
Company: US Oncology, Inc
Location: Rowlett
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
Part-time Infusion Nurse (RN)Overview Texas Oncology's Covid 19
vaccine mandate policy requires that all new hires be vaccinated or
obtain an approved exemption before their start date. More
information will be provided to you throughout the interview
process. Texas Oncology is looking for a Part-time Infusion
Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team! This position will support
the Allen, Garland, and Rowlett locations. This is a Part-time
position working 24 hours pwe week. The clinic's regular hours are
Monday-Friday 8:30a-5p position with no weekends, call, or major
holidays. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider
in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites
across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered
community-based cancer care because they believed in making the
best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing
people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family
and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today-at Texas
Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver
high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our
patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." -- in their
fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all
Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis. Why work for us?
Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas
Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any
other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive
benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous
PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a
Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle,
and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an
Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite
retailers. What does the Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) do? Under
general supervision, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides
professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and
company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Must
recognize physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care
and participates in company-wide quality initiatives. Supports and
adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code
of Ethics and Business Standards. Responsibilities The essential
duties and responsibilities Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate
and promote the continuity of care consistent with established
standards and practices. Assesses patient/family needs and provides
teaching and other instructional material. Prepares and administers
therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.
Administers all medications/blood products using correct
medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique.
Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are
obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable.
Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs,
consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and
consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems and
symptom management Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports
and maintains central lines catheter devices. Maintains accurate
documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided.
Applies knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
Qualifications The ideal candidate for the Infusion Registered
Nurse (RN) will have the following background and experience:
Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing
education, BSN preferred. Minimum of 1 year of RN experience.
Willing to consider an entry, mid, or senior level candidate.
Current RN state license with the State Board of Nursing in
practicing state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described
here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. There is a possible exposure to
communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation,
medical preparations and other conditions common to an
oncology/hematology clinic environment. Physical Requirements: The
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling
and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand
coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods
of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40
lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
The ideal candidate for the Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) will
have the following background and experience: Graduate from an
accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN
preferred. Minimum of 1 year of RN experience. Willing to consider
an entry, mid, or senior level candidate. Current RN state license
with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current Basic
Life Support (BLS) certification. Working Conditions: The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases,
toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and
other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic
environment. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described
here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full
range of body motion including handling and lifting patients,
manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires
standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally
lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected
vision and hearing to normal range.
The essential duties and responsibilities Plan, implement,
coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent
with established standards and practices. Assesses patient/family
needs and provides teaching and other instructional material.
Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and
supervision of a physician. Administers all medications/blood
products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount,
route, time and technique. Assures pre-authorization and
appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of
therapies where applicable. Facilitates dose modification by
assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment
plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage
modifications, problems and symptom management Performs
venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines
catheter devices. Maintains accurate documentation of assigned
patient care and treatments provided. Applies knowledge of
reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
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