Infusion Nurse

Introduction

Join our close team of Infusion Nurses! We work hard with our Oncology/Hematology Physicians and Nurse Practitioners to provide the best care possible. We take pride in our excellent service and serve a growing number of communities.

Job Specs:
Full time, 32-36 hours, 4 days a week. Primarily hiring for the Provo office, but may be asked to help cover American Fork and Lehi offices. Occasional weekends and rare holidays.

Responsible for providing professional nursing care for oncology and community patients following established standards of practice. Works as part of a team that plans and organizes all aspects of clinical patient care.

• Assess psychological and physical effects of cancer diagnosis and side effects of infused treatments
• Use critical thinking skills to plan and implement interventions for solving patient problems within scope of nursing practice
• Educate patients and family members on chemotherapy treatment, side effects and remedies
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment to ensure patient’s comfort
• Maintain patient and staff confidentiality
• Assess and access PACs and PICCs, Skilled in IVs
• Execute prescribed treatment interventions, administer prescribed medications, and monitor patient response
• Have knowledge of chemotherapy drugs and dosages according to cancer diagnosis
• Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
• Calculate treatment dosages and mix chemotherapy drugs
• Ability to safely handle hazardous drugs and mixing equipment
• Utilize knowledge of chemotherapy medications, cancer diagnosis, diagnostic procedures, and infection control
• Be proficient documenting in electronic MAR and use of office equipment
• Strong desire to work as a team with other nurses and staff
• Demonstrate ability to effectively function in high stress environment
• Ability to respond calmly and use critical thinking skills

• Current RN license in the state of Utah
• At least 12 months working experience as an RN
• Have an active certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Oncology experience highly preferred
• OCN certification required after 3 years of employment