Infusion Nurse
Location
Austin, Texas
Salary
$38 - $48 / hr
Contract type
Full time
Work type
On-site
Job Title: Infusion Registered Nurse
Job Location Details: Austin, Texas
Client Location: Austin, Texas
Work Location: Onsite
Job Description:
Are you ready to give your career a boost by bringing your talents and expertise to some of the nation's top companies? At Medix, we are dedicated to creating opportunities for talent through our Healthcare, Scientific and Information Technology divisions. Our dedicated recruiters offer a personalized service to make sure we truly understand your employment needs.
We are looking for an Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team! This position will support the North Austin location. This is a full-time Monday - Friday (hours 8:30am-5pm) position with no weekends, call, or major holidays.
Responsibilities/ Job Duties:
- Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
- Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material.
- Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.
- Administers all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique.
- Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable.
- Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, 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.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of chemotherapy infusion experience.
- Current chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification
- Current RN state license with the State Board of Nursing in Texas.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Schedule/ Shift: Mon-Friday 8:30am-5pm
For California Applicants:
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
