Albion Staffing
Coral Springs, Florida, United States
Infusion Nurse | Jupiter, FL
Job Description
About Albion Staffing Solutions:
Albion has been offering Temp; Contract and Direct Hire Staffing Services for 20-years from offices located throughout South Florida. Offering General Admin/Clerical and Light Industrial staffing services, Albion also specializes in the Logistics, Allied Healthcare and Banking industries.
About this opportunity:
Albion Staffing Solutions is looking for an Infusion Nurse to work at a company located in the Jupiter, FL area. The Infusion Nurse is responsible for the safe delivery of chemo/immunotherapy infusions along with blood product transfusions. Private practice see 100 patients a day/supports (4) dr.s on staff
Shift: Monday,Tuesday,Thursday,Friday: 8:30 am 5:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am 1:00 pm ish. (depends on workload)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Answers routine questions from patients, and family.
- Assesses patient via the telephone and acts accordingly.
- Assists physician and team members to meet the patients needs.
- Coordination of oncology and chemotherapy clinic visits including assessment of pre-visit documentation and lab work, interpretation and implementation of therapeutic orders and arrangement of appropriate follow up appointments including referrals.
- Delivers chemo/immunotherapy and blood products.
- Handling, preparation and proper disposal of drugs.
- Identifies and pursues own learning needs. Attends in-services and participates in other continuing education activities and/or oncology chemotherapy-related professional associations or programs.
- Involved in the chemotherapy drug admixture.
- Makes follow up patient appointments or follows up on patient appointments.
- Obtains patient histories and laboratory results; takes and records various readings such as heart and respiratory rate, blood pressure, weight, body temperature, mental status, etc.
- Orders chemotherapy administering drugs and supplies; accounts for medical supply stock.
- Provides clinical leadership and direction to the cancer care experience in complex and unpredictable situations.
- Provides educational information to patients, family, etc. pertaining to the administration of chemotherapy. Answers inquiries and provides advice as needed.
- Responsible for patient assessment for drug toxicities on a daily basis.
- Schedules radiological studies.
- Monitors patients progress through Chemotherapy treatment.
- Create a supportive environment for Chemotherapy patients.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to assess patient via telephone and act accordingly.
- Ability to perform multi-tasks.
- Ability to work with the physician and other team members to deliver safe and effective care to patients.
- Excellent phlebotomy and communication skills.
- Experience with chemotherapy drug admixture.
- Oncology experience preferred or one year RN experience with direct patient care.
- Skilled in computer use and EMR procedures.
- Skilled in obtaining venipuncture for the delivery of chemotherapy drugs.
- Skilled in proper documentation needed for patients medical records.
- Skilled in sterile technique for procedures.
EDUCATION:
- Associate degree in nursing, BLS certification, Chemotherapy Certification
- OCN if eligible
CONFIDENTIAL AND SENSITIVE INFORMATION:
- Must properly control the release of proprietary and confidential information
- All employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations
Workplace Location:
Applicants will work in the customer's facility - located in Jupiter, FL
Candidate Advice
- Albion uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.
- Pre-Employment and random Drug and Background testing applicable.
- Only Local Candidates will be considered; no relocation provided.
- Reliable Transportation to/from the workplace is necessary.