Infusion RN

Location

Pacific Cancer Care – 5 Harris Ct, Ste 201, Monterey, CA 93940

Full‑Time | Monday–Friday | 10‑Hour Shifts (4/10/40 AWS)

Director of Clinical Operations

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement plan (401k)

Under the direction of the Charge RN and the Director of Clinical Operations, the infusion RN will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of quality patient care. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy and biotherapy medications by multiple routes, insertion of peripheral IV’s, management of central access devices, patient assessment, symptom management and patient and caregiver education.

The RN will be a patient advocate and will serve as a liaison between patients, staff and physicians.

• Graduate of Accredited Nursing Program, BSN preferred
• Current California RN license
• Current certification in BLS and/or ALS
• ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Card preferred (required within 1 year of employment)
• OCN preferred
• Previous Oncology Nursing experience preferred

• Knowledge of chemotherapeutic/biologic agents
• Assessment skills with a strong understanding of common side effects and supportive care measures
• IV insertion skills and experience with management/troubleshooting a variety of central access devices
• Time management and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Basic computer skills and experience with Electronic Medical Records
• Excellent communication skills

• Vision sufficient to read handwritten, typed and computer documents throughout the shift
• Speech and hearing sufficient to receive and communicate detailed information clearly by phone and in person
• Motor skills sufficient to handle, use or operate computer terminal, fax machine, copier, telephone, needles, IV
• Manual dexterity sufficient to use a variety of hand‑held tools and to manipulate single sheets of paper and/or file materials
• Physical ability to reach, lift, and bend to retrieve and/or file materials
• Physical ability to sit, stand or otherwise remain stationary at work post for long periods of time
• Physical ability to lift and carry 20 lbs.
• Physical ability to walk up and down one flight of stairs and between patient areas

• Demonstrates an understanding of cancer biology, the cell cycle and the impact of chemotherapy, biotherapy and immunotherapy
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of patient‑centered care with the ability to integrate this into the nursing process
• Manages patients receiving treatment for solid tumors, hematological malignancy and benign hematological conditions
• Performs IV insertion, management/troubleshooting of a variety of central venous access devices
• Recognizes and reviews appropriate lab tests/values for administration of individual drugs and regimens
• Identifies appropriate tests required for the safe administration of chemotherapy
• Adheres to organizational policy and procedure/ONS/OSHA standards for safe handling and administration of cytotoxic agents
• Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Administers chemotherapy, biotherapy and immunologic agents
• Recognizes and manages oncologic emergencies according to organizational policy and procedure and evidence‑based care
• Utilizes appropriate skills and techniques when communicating with members of the Nursing team and other PCC employees
• Utilizes therapeutic communication skills when engaging in difficult conversations with patients, caregivers or other members of the PCC team
• Completes and documents nursing care and other pertinent information in a timely fashion
• Organizes time/duties to facilitate effective and efficient patient care
• Works independently as well as part of a team and demonstrates understanding of teamwork for the provision of high‑quality care
• Delegates appropriately with attention to scope of practice
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and abilities in managing the nursing care of patients across the disease trajectory
• Provides holistic nursing care addressing the…