RN Infusion room Lead

Facilitate clinical operations and patient care, including managing medication refill requests, assisting physicians with exams/procedures, maintaining patient flow, scheduling consultations/tests, and triaging calls. Pay Scale: The general pay scale for this position at BRCC is $62,933.07-$96,824.00 The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, etc.

Overview:

Under minimal supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, 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 assessment and therapeutic management of patient/family needs. Supports and adheres to the Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities:

See below for supplementary language regarding Specialty Specific Requirements (e.g., transplant, infusion) as applicable.

• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and promote continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.

• Assess health status by interviewing patients regarding current status and medical history.

• Collect and record nursing assessments and interventions.

• Review and report health status assessments, physical exams, lab data, radiographic data, and psychosocial assessments to the provider.

• Assess patient/family needs and provide teaching and instructional materials.

• Provide psychosocial support to patients and families.

• Maintain patient confidentiality.

• Prepare and administer therapies under physician direction and supervision.

• Administer medications/blood products using correct medication/product, dosage, route, time, and technique.

• Ensure pre-authorization and consent forms are obtained prior to therapy administration where applicable.

• Facilitate dose modification by assessing patient, reviewing labs, consulting protocols/treatment plans, calculating doses, and consulting physicians regarding modifications and symptom management.

• Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports, and maintain central line devices.

• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and treatments provided.

• Apply knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.

• Maintain work environment and restock supplies as needed.

• Follow OSHA guidelines for handling hazardous agents, biohazardous waste, and materials potentially infected with bloodborne pathogens.

• Maintain disinfection protocols and equipment quality standards.

• Facilitate clinical operations and patient care, including managing medication refill requests, assisting physicians with exams/procedures, maintaining patient flow, scheduling consultations/tests, and triaging calls.

• Coordinate communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team as needed.

• Assist patients in locating community resources.

• Collaborate with clinical research teams.

• Act as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.

• Provide nursing coverage for satellite offices as needed.

• Serve as mentor/preceptor and provide guidance to less experienced nurses.

• Participate in professional development activities and maintain current knowledge through ongoing education.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.

• Current RN license and registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Must maintain continuing education requirements.

• Five years of nursing experience, including at least one year in specialty care preferred.

• Specialty certification preferred.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a clinical environment with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medical preparations, and other conditions common to healthcare settings.

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods, manual dexterity, and occasional lifting up to 40 lbs.

Specialty Specific Responsibilities

Transplant RN

• Provides nursing care from initial patient contact through high-dose chemotherapy followed by stem cell rescue to follow-up care post stem cell rescue.

• Manages symptoms/toxicities related to high-dose therapy and rehabilitation post-rescue in collaboration with transplant physician/supervisor.

• Reports data to transplant registries and incorporates network recommendations into practice.

• Assists in community education regarding stem cell transplantation.

Infusion RN

• Programs portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and instructs patients/caregivers on pump use at home.

• Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use, maintenance, cleaning, and documentation.

• Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy provider card preferred.

Radiation Oncology RN

• Provides nursing care specific to radiation oncology patients.

Gynecological Oncology RN

• Provides nursing care specific to gynecological oncology patients.

 

Pay Scale: The general pay scale for this position at BRCC is $62,933.07-$96,824.00 The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, etc.