Infusion Nurse - #256928

Overview

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive

provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for a full-time (32

hours/week) infusion nurse in Lakewood.

We realize that it sounds cliche but it is true - taking care of cancer

patients is a calling. It's much more than a job. Each of us has a unique

story that brought us to Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (RMCC), but those

stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment.

No matter the role each RMCC team member serves in, the goal is the same:

to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients.

Whether we are a nurse holding our patient's hand, or a scheduler on the

phone finding an appointment that fits into a patient's schedule, we are

deeply connected to our patients and do what we can to help.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to have you join our team.

Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients

adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty

regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, and

developmental and age specific differences in the patient population including

late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. Collaborates

with the interdisciplinary team to provide for assessment and therapeutic

management of patient/family needs. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology

Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Salary Range: $36.00-45.00

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work

experience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in

addition to your salary, RMCC offer the following benefits for this

position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and

vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible

spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance,

short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee

Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and

employee paid critical illness and accident insurance.

Nurses with OCN certification are eligible for OCN Incentive Pay after 90 days

of employment or upon obtainment of certification.

Responsibilities

Administers chemotherapy, hydration and other medications under the

direction and supervision of a physician.

Maintains knowledge of drug reimbursement procedures. Completes all

chemotherapy charge forms.

Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to

administration of therapies.

Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance,

cleaning pumps after use, and proper documentation of pump usage.

Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs,

consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting

physician regarding dosage modifications, including problems and symptom

manage

Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines

catheter devices.

Administers all medications using correct medication product,

dosage/amount, route, time and technique.

Displays Appropriate Technical Skills For The Administration Of Chemotherapy

and medications to include, but not limited to, venipuncture, central

line access and infusion devices, programs portable infusion pumps for

continuous drug delivery, and provides instruction to the patient and/or

caregiver in the use of the pump at home.

Documents nursing assessments, patient teaching and fluid and medication

administration in the patient chart.

Communicates all pertinent information and any interventions to the physician.

Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in

the patient's chart.

Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional

material

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education.

R state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in

practicing state.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Working Conditions

Minimum two years nursing experience required, oncology experience preferred.

Environment -

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 (Lifting, standing, etc.) -

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.

All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and

non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment

and prior to hire.

This job posting will remain open until we have identified an adequate

applicant pool. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early. To apply

for this position, start the process by clicking the blue "apply" button.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified

applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,