Local Contract - Infusion RN

Job Description

Compensation : $50 - $55 Job ID : 31567

Job Function :

• Administer I.V. drugs to chemotherapy and other patients under the supervision of the physician; for flushing ports.
• Advise the Senior Charge Nurse / Pharmacy Manager NCC of needed medication and supplies.
• Appropriately dispose of chemo waste which may contaminate the environment.
• Prepare and maintain chemo equipment; inform Senior Charge Nurse / Pharmacy Manager of needed repairs.
• Educate patients on nutrition and side effects of the drugs used.
• Promptly recognize treatment of extravasation, according to department guidelines.
• Ensure that all new patients speak with the Business Office before receiving therapy.
• Responsible for control of schedule, i.e. when over-booked to attempt to reschedule patients.
• Documentation of drugs, solutions, treatments, and patient responses according to department guidelines.
• Follow department guidelines regarding protective techniques to avoid exposure to antineoplastic drugs during preparation and administration.
• Follow departmental guidelines regarding universal infectious control precautions and hazardous substance guidelines

Job Requirements :

• Valid IV Certification
• Valid NJ RN License
• Preferred :

ACLS ONS / OCN Certification PreferredNext Gen EMR experience preferred

Disclosure : The hourly rates and / or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc.

nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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