Job Description
Location: Pomona, CA $55.00 - $65.00 per hour, DOE Join a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to compassionate cancer care. We’re seeking an experienced Infusion RN to provide life-changing treatment to oncology patients in Pomona. You’ll play a vital role in administering infusion therapies, managing venous access devices, and ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout treatment. We’re looking for a licensed RN with prior infusion experience, a strong clinical background, and a passion for patient-centered care.
Infusion RN Requirements: - Performs initial and ongoing assessments for each patient.
- Monitors and maintains Venous Access Device sites and systems.
- Administers ordered medications using manufacturer's recommendations, any federal state regulations and following MD orders. Reconstitute meds as needed to maintain stability. Must use room air reconstituted meds within 24 hours or less depending upon stability of medication.
- Followsthe seven (7) medication rights which reduces the potential for medication errors.
- Performs venous punctures and maintains venous access devices following Infusion Nurse Society standards and agencies policy and procedures. Educates patient and family in self-monitoring of same.
- Assesses patient's condition, initiates, evaluates, and updates patient's plan of care, reporting significant clinical condition changes to appropriate health care provider typically physician, pharmacist, and supervisor
- Observes patient's condition pre, during, and post medication infusion for effects, side effects and adverse reactions or complications to infusion medication. Educates patient and patient's caregiver in self-monitoring of same.
- Performs adequate assessment of patient's pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management. Educates patient and patient's family regarding pain management.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety reducing the likelihood of medical health care errors.
- Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
- Obtains all necessary physician orders and collaborates with physician as patient's condition dictates
- Re-evaluates the need for continued patient care on an ongoing basis documenting all communications with all health care providers involved with patient's care.
- Labels cannula, dressing, solution, reconstituted medication with pertinent information according to established protocols.
- Provides education to patient and/or caregiver on treatment and ongoing care.
- When required, obtains lab results, notifies physician with significant results.
- Maintains aseptic practices and infection prevention and control procedures.
- Obtains needed supplies and equipment to provide patient's care.
- Maintains and is knowledgeable in use of all infusion equipment
- Participates as required in all agency in-services, and staff meetings.
- Adheres to all agency payroll, billing and documentation policies and procedures.
- Meets established guidelines for timely accurate patient documentation.
Infusion RN Requirements: - Current RN license in good standing with the state of California
- Current BLS
- CRNI or IGNC certification preferred
- Membership or affiliation with an association for infusion nurses preferred
- Valid Driver’s License and Insurance
- Submit to a background check
- Able to walk, kneel, transfer without assist and being able to assist patients to do same.
- Able to manage weights over 100 pounds safely, such as patient partial transfer assist.
- Vision and hearing within normal limits
- Hand dexterity and strength sufficient to manipulate keyboard, access vials start IV's, program pumps, etc.
- Adheres to all agency payroll, billing and documentation policies and procedures.
- Meets established guidelines for timely accurate patient documentation.
Benefits Offered: - 401(k) Plan
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Vision Insurance
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