What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Oncology Infusion Nurse position at Beacon Clinic?
Why Join Us?
Beacon Clinic was founded for the purpose of delivering a level of care that we, as a team, can all be proud of. We are a patient-focused health and wellness clinic that is committed to providing the highest quality of medical care and supportive services. When founded, we specialized in the treatment of cancer and blood conditions. Today, we provide medical oncology and hematology, radiation oncology, rheumatology, and urology services to our phenomenal patients. Learn more about us at our website.
Job Description:
Beacon has an excellent opportunity available within our clinic as an PRN Infusion Nurse. If you are looking for exciting, flexible, and stimulating work with meaningful advancement opportunities available, then consider Beacon the right place for you!
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provides compassionate oncology nursing care to patients
- Administers prescribed chemotherapy and biologic treatments in accordance with nursing standards and under the direct supervision of a physician
- Administers hydration, iron treatments and injections as prescribed
- Monitors patients and assists them in being compliant with oral chemotherapy
- Educates and instruct patients and family members regarding medications and side effects
- Accesses ports, PICC lines and start IVs
- Oversees infusion schedules and maintains timely flow of patients
- Perform therapeutic phlebotomy
This isn’t an exhaustive list of the position’s duties and responsibilities, but it covers its key aspects.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Compassionate and caring bedside manner
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work extremely well in a group setting
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Education:
- Idaho RN License, required upon hire
- CPR/BLS certification, required upon hire
- ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Card, upon hire or within 90 days of employment
- BSN, preferred
- OCN certification, preferred
- Infusion experience, strongly preferred
- Medical oncology and rheumatology terminology, appreciated but not required
Pay: Starting at $38/hour
Beacon Company Mission: To meet patients wherever they are on their cancer journey and walk with them on that journey; to provide compassionate, personalized cancer care for an unparalleled patient experience.
Beacon Core Values: Compassion. Grace. Honesty. Humor. Respect. Trust.
Our providers and staff at Beacon share these values and truly embody the mission of Beacon. Our team is comprised of the most devoted, compassionate individuals who consistently go above and beyond for patients and who strive to continually improve patient care and the overall patient experience.