The Medical OncologyInfusion Nurseis a highly trained medical professionalwho provides competent, compassionate nursing care ofthe highest standard. This positionwill be responsible for independently coordinating and providing safe patient care,including the delivery of IV infusions, educating patients about disease and treatment, triaging patient calls, collaborating with providers, and various office/administrative responsibilities.

PrimaryDuties &Responsibilities:

• Verifies regimen orders and administers infusion medications and supportive care medications according to institutional policies and protocols

• Recognizes and responds to infusion reactions and other medical emergencies

• Triage and prioritize needs of patients either directly or by phone

• Participates and monitors quality improvement activities

• Assists in the clinical scheduling of patients returning to nursing clinic

• Documents nursing encounters in the Electronic Medical Record

• Performs assessments ofpatients’functional ability andrecognizesphysicaland safety needs of patients

• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients, families,and other health professionals

• Assessesreadinessof patient/family to learn and provide individualized patient education

• Identifies and works to resolve barriers that impede quality,safe,and efficient delivery of patient treatment and care

• Communicate effectively, courteously,and professionally with patients, physicians, vendors, employees, guests, and all others accessing the practice.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in thestate of employmentand will be verified prior to employment.

• RN with OncologyCertified Nurse (OCN) preferred.

• BLS, CPR,orACLScertification required and will be verified prior to employment.

• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience.

• Competentin venipuncture, vascular access,and IV infusion skills.

• Critical care, infusion,or oncology nursing experience preferred.

• Completion of ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy course is not required upon hire but would be expected to be completed within 2 years.

Knowledge, Competencies & Skills:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Excellent customer service capabilities are required.

• Ability to work well under pressure.

• Superior leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Proficient incommonly used computer software(ex.,MicrosoftOffice Suite).

• Strong math(specifically dosage calculations)and analytical skills.

Travel:

• Must have the ability & willingness to travel to othersites as necessary within ageographic region.

Physical Requirements for theJob

• Normal clinical office setting with some exposure to infectious materials, toxic drugs

• Considerable standing/walking with variable work

• Regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods.

• Involves standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting.

• Requires full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

• May be required to help transfer patient.

• Occasionally lifts andcarryitems weighing up to 40 lbs.

Job Type: Part-Time

Pay Range:$36.00 - $50.00 per hour

Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, skill level,and geographic location. Compensation may vary depending on the state or region in which theposition islocated,in accordance withapplicable laws.

This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until an offer has been extendedand accepted.

Equal Opportunity Employer:Our Practice is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminatebased onrace, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteranstatus, or sexual orientation.

The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employmentbackground check.