Oncology Infusion RN

Department: 31009916 AHCI Infusion Plymouth ANW
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Hours: 24
Contract: Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation: None
Job Profile Summary: Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Job Description:

Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human response to actual or potential health problems. This includes establishing an intentional therapeutic relationship between a registered nurse and a patient and family. As a leader and the integrator of care, the professional nurse has the responsibility, authority, and accountability for planning, coordinating and evaluating the patient’s care needs.

Provides comprehensive nursing care to patients, with a specialized focus on the safe administration of a variety of infusions including chemotherapy, biotherapy, antineoplastics and non-antineoplastics injections, and other supportive treatments. Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care in alignment with the Nurse Practice Act. Committed to advancing the Allina Health Cancer Institute through the integration of evidence-based practice initiatives.

Principle Responsibilities

• Assessment, Diagnosis, Outcome Identification, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
  • Manages patient care infusion encounters by utilizing a systematic approach to nursing practice.
  • This includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, recognized professional standards, and Allina Health Cancer Institute Policy.
  • Maintains overall accountability and responsibility for assigned patients
  • Completes administrative tasks, including indirect nursing activities that quality patient care and documentation of care per Allina Health Cancer Institute policies and practice.
• Collaboration
  • Collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary hematology/oncology care team and both internal and external ancillary partners to deliver high-quality care in a dynamic and complex environment
  • Coordinates and maintains continuity of care with care team members.
• Quality of Practice
  • Advances the Allina Health Cancer Institute through the integration of evidence-based practice initiatives that align with standards set by national organizational guidelines for quality oncology care.
  • Participates in quality of practice and research activities to advance oncology nursing practice, and complies with research protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Vocational degree in Nursing
• 1 years of ambulatory oncology RN experience with proficient IV insertion skills; or 3 years inpatient chemotherapy/biotherapy infusion or ICU experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• 1 years Peripheral IV Insertion skills
• 1 years Phlebotomy skills
• 1 years experience EPIC EMR, including Beacon application

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse – MN Board of Nursing required
• Licensed Registered Nurse - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required upon hire if providing care to patients over the phone, through e-visits, virtual visits, or medical messages and the patient is in Wisconsin at the time of the care
• ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Provider Card required upon completion of Allina onboarding, within 30 days of hire
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) from the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation must be obtained within 3 years of hire required for those hired before April 1, 2024; for those hired on/after April 1, 2024, must obtain within 30 months
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
  
  • Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  • Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
  • Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)

Physical Demands

• Medium Work*:
• Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Additional Job Description:

• 0.6 FTE (48 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day shifts
• No weekends or holidays
• Hybrid position
• Occasional floating to Centennial Lakes based on clinic needs may be required

Pay Range:

Pay Range: $46.42 to $64.22 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary:

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) - voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.