Infusion Nurse

About the role

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A REWARDING CAREER WITH A GROWING AND DYNAMIC TEAM? CONSIDER UCBC.

At University Cancer & Blood Center, we pride ourselves on listening. On providing hope, guidance, and comfort. On getting up each day and striving to make a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families. From our front-desk staff to our counselors, nurses, technicians and physicians - who've chosen to accept their calling, we salute them for their efforts and recognize them as the very special individuals that they are.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO JOIN US? IF SO WE'D LOVE TO HAVE YOU!

Job Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment: perform physical assessments prior to, during and after treatment. Monitor and manage immediate adverse reactions according to standing orders.
• Vascular Access management: initiate and maintain peripheral intravenous lines; access and maintain central venous access devices (i.e. implanted ports, PICC lines)
• Therapy Administration: safely verify and administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy and iron products following strict clinical protocols and safety guidelines.
• Clinical Documentation: maintain accurate, timely and complete documentation of patient assessments, interventions and medication administrations within OncoEMR.
• Collaborative Care: Work closely with team members across disciplines to promote coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Patient Education: provide education to patients and caregivers regarding treatment plans, potential side effects, symptom management. Support patients and families with compassion and understanding.
• Professional Development: participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff education and ongoing professional development.
• Advanced and Emerging Therapies: Complete training and maintain competencies in advanced technologies such as scalp cooling for alopecia prevention and Theranostics.
• Competencies
• Exceptional clinical skills and judgment.
• Deep empathy, strong communication, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strict adherence to hazardous drug handling and safety protocols.
• Ability to thrive and multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic outpatient clinical environment.

Job Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (ADN or BSN)
• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Georgia.
• Current BLS certification required
• Prior experience in oncology, hematology or outpatient infusion services is preferred.