What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemotherapy/Infusion RN - Urgent Hiring position at InfiCare?
Job Title: Chemotherapy/Infusion RN
Duration: 13 weeks with possible extension
Location: Robinson, IL
Shift: Days; M-F 8:00a-4:30p
Pay rate: $68/hour
Position Summary
The Infusion RN is responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care in the Consulting/infusion department. Provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility, and responsibility indicative of professional expectations with minimal supervision. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with practitioners about changes in patient's status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies. Initiate IV’s via central venous devices or by peripheral access and administers blood transfusions, or drug infusions as ordered and directed by a licensed practitioner.
Responsibilities
- Performs accurate and complete assessment of patients; coordinates and ensures completion of interdisciplinary screenings and assessments; assesses and reassesses pain; assessments are age, culture and psychosocial appropriate.
- Provides patient care with consideration of the patient’s needs, age, culture and appropriate standards of care.
- Educates the patient/ family regarding treatment plan and follow up instructions given per provider instructions including any education handouts.
- Assesses the effectiveness of pain medications; ability to revise care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment.
- Prepares and administers medications based on age / clinical condition of the patient per policy and nursing standards of care; manages supply of medications and contacts pharmacy as needed to ensure uninterrupted medication therapy.
- Perform other job duties as needed or assigned by the client.
Job Requirements:
- Current IL RN License
- BLS and ACLS certifications
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certified through the Oncology Nurse Society Required
Who We Are?
Since 2001, InfiCare has been providing contract and direct hire staffing services to its clients across the US. InfiCare Health awarded the Gold Seal Accreditation from The Joint Commission.
Reference links below are company websites:
https://inficarehealth.com/press-releases/
https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7037388
https://www.inc.com/profile/inficare
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Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $68.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Registered Nurse: 2 years (Required)
- Chemotherapy: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- RN License in IL (Required)
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $68