Infusion Registered Nurse Lead

Infusion Registered Nurse Lead

Job Code: RN1549 Full Time Days

Infusion Therapy Administration:

• Coordinate and administer therapeutic IV treatments and infusions, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, and supportive care agents, following established protocols and guidelines.
• Monitor patients closely during infusion treatments, promptly addressing and managing any complications or adverse reactions.
• Manage complications associated with infusion therapies, such as adverse reactions or infusion site issues.
• Demonstrate expertise in the insertion, care, and maintenance of intravenous (IV) lines and central venous devices.
• Ensure compliance with infection control practices and standards in the management of vascular access devices.
• Complete ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification within the first year of employment.
• Maintain AHA BLS certification.
• Performs the lead job duties

Patient Assessment and Management of Care:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients before, during, and after infusion therapy to evaluate their overall health and response to treatment.
• Provide thorough education to patients and their caregivers on the purpose of infusion therapy, potential side effects, and self-care measures.
• Work with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive comprehensive education and proper resources tailored to their care needs.

Lab Testing and Result Management:

• Analyze and interpret laboratory reports related to patients' oncology status, ensuring timely communication of findings to the healthcare team.
• Monitor pertinent lab results to assess patients' eligibility and qualification for specific therapies, collaborating with the provider to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Maintain certifications on all lab equipment to perform Point-of-Care (POC) testing for quick turnaround of CBCs, INRs, urinalysis testing, and blood glucose testing.
• Demonstrate expertise in conducting POC testing, ensuring accuracy and reliability of results for immediate clinical decision-making.
• Uphold quality control measures and adhere to regulatory standards in performing POC testing.

Documentation and Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting infusion therapy details, vital signs, nursing assessments, and interventions.
• Ensure adherence to documentation standards and regulatory requirements.

Patient Care:
Identifies opportunities to improve patient care based on feedback from staff and customers.

• Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Monitors quality of core process in department.

Teamwork:
Works within a team to achieve patient treatment goals.

• Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers.
• Participates in regular staff meeting.
• Collaborates with other departments or disciplines to achieve desired outcomes.

Technical

Competency:

Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.

• Obtains complete history and physical data on patients.
• Reviews patient records.
• Performs a complete physical exam and records findings.
• Establishes presumptive diagnosis.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
• Provides care that is appropriate for specific age groups.

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Experience:
  
  Prior experience in oncology nursing and infusion therapy preferred.
• Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
• Licensure:
  Oncology Nursing Certification – Preferred
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required :
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and emotionally challenging environment.
• Knowledge of chemotherapy drugs, their administration, and potential side effects.
• Proficient in using electronic health records (EHR) and other relevant healthcare technology.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred : N/A

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