Job Title: Chemotherapy Infusion RN

Pay: $37-$45 an hr | Bi-weekly

Job Type:

• Onsite in Mesquite, TX

Shift Options:

• M-F 8 am - 5pm

Chemotherapy Infusion RN Overview:

• Infusion RN - Oncology
  Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Must recognize physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care and participates in company-wide quality initiatives. Supports and adheres to the organization’s Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
  
  The essential duties and responsibilities

• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material.
• Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.
• Administers all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique.
• Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable.
• Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems and symptom management.
• Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines catheter devices.
• Maintains accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided.
• Applies knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.

Chemotherapy Infusion RN Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate for the Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) will have the following background and experience:
• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.
• RN state license and current registration with the Texas State Board of Nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Chemo infusion experience
• 3-5yrs as a nurse (Prefer to be at least 2 yrs in oncology) and at least 1 year in infusion and administering chemotherapy/Immunotherapy.
• Level RN 2 requiring 3-5 yrs of experience
• Level RN Sr requiring at least 5 yrs of experience
• Position may travel between Dallas region sites only depending on needs for clinic
• Good IV skills, experience accessing port devices, Compassionate, Independent worker, Educator

  Working Conditions:
  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:
  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.

Chemotherapy Infusion RN Benefits:

• Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment and include health, optical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance.
• A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position, please apply OR submit your resume to:

Saw Hlaing | shlaing@alinestaffing.com | 412-790-5425