Medical Oncology Infusion Nurse

Job Details

Job Location
Towson Office - Towson, MD

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
4 Year Degree

Salary Range
$45.00 - $51.00 Hourly

Job Category
Health Care

Description

Are you interested in making a difference in patient care? Learn about our unique culture of respect, growth, innovation, the best patient care, and how we give back to the community.

At United Urology Group, our employees are at the heart of our mission and have incredible opportunities to impact our patients' lives with their urologic care.

• We foster a culture that thrives on compassion, teamwork, integrity, and diversity, all of which start with our staff!
• We deliver a cohesive approach to urologic care that provides patients with access to experienced specialists, a superb team of healthcare professionals, and the most advanced technology for patient treatments and therapies.
• We offer competitive salaries and a great work/life balance: enjoy your weekends!
• UUG offers outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and much more!

United Urology Group is regarded as the leading urology network in the country. Our Affiliates include Chesapeake Urology, Arizona Urology-Phoenix & Scottsdale, Arizona Urology-Tucson, Colorado Urology, and Tennessee Urology.

Position Summary:

The Medical Oncology Infusion Nurse is a highly trained medical professional who provides competent, compassionate nursing care of the highest standard. This position will 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.

Primary Duties & 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 of patients' functional ability and recognizes physical and safety needs of patients.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and other health professionals.
• Assesses readiness of 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

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment and will be verified prior to employment.
• RN with Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred.
• BLS, CPR, or ACLS certification required and will be verified prior to employment.
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience.
• Competent in venipuncture, vascular access, and IV infusion skills.
• Critical care, infusion, or oncology nursing experience preferred.
• Completion of the 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 in commonly used computer software (ex., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong math (specifically dosage calculations) and analytical skills.

Direct Reports:

• N/A.

Travel:

• Must have the ability & willingness to travel to other sites as necessary within a geographic region.

Physical Requirements for the Job:

• 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 and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: United Urology Group and its affiliate practices are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

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

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 the position is located, in accordance with applicable laws. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis until the role is filled. There is no specific application deadline.