Quality Assurance/Infusion Nurse

At Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN) a distinguished team of doctors, researchers, nurses, and healthcare professionals have provided patients with groundbreaking treatments on the healing edge of medicine for over 50 years. Our team provides the most effective treatments, both existing and emerging, to diagnose and successfully treat cancer and blood disorders. We support this goal with state-of-the-art facilities across Southern Nevada, all of which integrate the latest diagnostic, therapeutic, and research capabilities. CCCN is dedicated to patient-centered care, advancing innovation, discovery, and improving outcomes. Motivated, caring professionals are encouraged to join us.

Career Opportunity:
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada is seeking a full-time Quality Assurance/ Infusion Registered Nurse at our Twain clinic in Las Vegas, Nevada.

SCOPE:

Under general supervisor supports all activities associated with the development and implementation of quality and compliance projects. Assists with the implementation continuous quality improvement programs that are in partnership with third party payors. 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 for the assessment and therapeutic management of patient/family needs. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs audits to ensure quality and compliance standards are consistently met
• Assists in meeting regulatory and statutory requirements by providing standardized and
• customized statistical data.
• Responsible for trending, researching, analyzing and maintaining data bases for quality
• and compliance initiatives.
• Provide project support to the clinical governance council and QI committees
• Assists and supports the implementation of practice wide clinical quality initiatives and
• or PQE initiatives.
• Supports Compliance and Human Resources by assisting in training and in services
• Assist the sites in peer review and E & M audits and reporting and other audits as assigned
• Variance reporting trending
• Resolution of patient and customer service complaints, tracking HIPAA and Compliance training, auditing
• Assists in policy editing and revisions
• Researches and responds to routine and non-routine inquiries in a timely and professional manner. Obtains assistance to resolve complex inquiries, in order to discuss and learn.
• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
  • Assesses health status by interviewing patients regarding their status and medical history.
  • Collects and records nursing assessments and interventions.
  • Reviews and reports the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data, and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the provider.
  • Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional
  • Provides psychosocial support to patients and families.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.
  • Administers all medications/blood products using the correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time, and technique.
  • Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained before administration of therapies where
  • Facilitates dose modification by assessing patients, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems, and symptom management
  • Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines catheter devices.
  • Maintains accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided.
  • Applies knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
• Other duties as requested or assigned.

Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

• Bachelors degree in Nursing or related healthcare, business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience in quality assurance, statistical analysis, or healthcare management.
• Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel required.

COMPETENCIES:

• Acquires Technical/Functional Knowledge: Acquires and applies knowledge in all areas of own specialty or profession; continuously works to improve knowledge; identifies and uses other expert resources as needed; learning to consistently apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in a business environment.
• Analyzes Issues/ problems solves: Gathers relevant information systematically to ensure a balanced perspective of business issues; considers a broad range of issues or factors impacting the business; grasps complexities and perceives relationships among problems or issues; seeks input from others and uses accurate logic in overall analysis of business issues; develops logical and sound recommendations.
• Builds Relationships: Intentionally establishes friendly, candid, and trusting business relationships with both internal and external stakeholders; cultivates a network of contacts throughout the organization; treats others fairly and with respect; seeks resolution of disagreements through open, constructive discussion.
• Customer Focused: Deliberately seeks to clearly and distinctly understand customer requirements; anticipates customers* primary needs; is service-oriented and demonstrates initiative and creativity in solving customer needs; takes immediate action to address customer needs; measures success by customers* feedback.
• Demonstrates Self and Social Awareness: Understands personal strengths and limitations and how he/she is perceived by others; able to control emotions and act in a consistent, reliable manner; demonstrates humility, empathy for others, and organizational intuition; cares sincerely about the people and the organization.
• Organizes and Plans: Identifies work objectives and the short-term actions that lead towards goal achievement; works systematically and efficiently; coordinates resources to meet objectives; anticipates obstacles and upcoming changes; assures that needed personal and/ or team organization systems are in place to achieve goals
• Drives for Results: Sets and pursues aggressive goals; shows a sense of urgency; persists despite obstacles; stays focused on goals and priorities; demonstrates a high level of initiative; persistent and assertive in achieving business goals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Work may require minimal travel by automobile to other US Oncology buildings.

Successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and have a passion for caring for their patients.

Ready For Your Next Career Challenge? We'd Love to Hear from You!
If you possess the above qualifications and a desire to make a difference, we invite you to submit your resume and apply. In addition to a great career opportunity, we offer excellent benefits, a team environment, professional development, and the chance to be part of a nationwide network dedicated to fighting the war against cancer. To apply please click on the "Apply" link.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify.