Infusion RN

Overview

Virginia Cancer Specialists, an affiliate of McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, a leader in cancer care, is seeking a full‑time infusion nurse for our Fairfax office. Under general supervision, you will provide professional nursing care for patients, adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. You will recognize the physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care and participate in company‑wide quality initiatives.

You will support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Fairfax, Virginia

• Demonstrate knowledge of age‑specific differences in the patient population, including physiological and developmental differences unique to each group.
• Assess and monitor therapy of patients using appropriate technical skills under the direction and supervision of a physician.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures.
• Maintain efficient and appropriate patient flow.
• Demonstrate knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
• Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports, and maintain central venous access devices and alternate delivery systems.
• Document all elements of care.
• Communicate all pertinent information and any interventions to the physician or mid‑level provider.
• Serve as a resource person to medical assistants and LPNs.
• Triage patient/family phone calls as needed and document relevant information in the patient’s chart.
• Assess patient/family needs and provide teaching.
• Demonstrate awareness of community resources available to patients and assist with referrals if necessary.
• Provide nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed.
• Follow OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste, and any other material potentially infected with a blood‑borne pathogen.
• Maintain current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Serve as a mentor/preceptor and provide day‑to‑day guidance to less experienced nurses.

• Graduate from an accredited program in nursing education, BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in an oncology environment.
• Current or pending oncology certification preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of the purpose and use of medications in the treatment of cancer is preferred.
• Current RN state license with the state board of nursing in the practicing state.
• Current CPR certification required.

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:

Required full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, eye‑hand coordination, standing and walking for extensive periods of time, and occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. This description is general in nature and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet company goals.

Join us at Virginia Cancer Specialists, where meeting and exceeding the needs of our patients is our primary goal!

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.