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The US Oncology Network

Supports independent oncology practices, patient care

PRN Infusion Nurse - Columbia/Eldersburg

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeColumbia, MD, USA$35.10 - $54 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited professional nursing education program; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
  • Hold an active registered nurse state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in the practicing state.
  • Maintain current Basic Life Support certification and continuing education requirements.
  • Have 3–5 years of nursing experience; one year or more in oncology is preferred.
  • Oncology certification is preferred.
  • The role requires a full range of body motion, including patient handling and lifting, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination; standing and walking for extensive periods; occasional lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds; and corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.
  • For infusion nursing, a chemotherapy/immunotherapy provider card is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and promote continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
  • Assess patient health status by interviewing patients about their current status and medical history.
  • Collect and record nursing assessments and interventions.
  • Review and report health-status assessments, physical examination results, pertinent laboratory and radiographic data, and psychosocial assessments to the provider.
  • Assess patient and family needs and provide teaching and instructional materials.
  • Provide psychosocial support to patients and families while maintaining patient confidentiality.
  • Prepare and administer therapies under physician direction and supervision, administering medications and blood products with the correct product, dosage, route, time, and technique.
  • Ensure required pre-authorizations and consent forms are obtained before therapy administration, when applicable.
  • Facilitate dose modifications by assessing patients and laboratory results, consulting protocols or treatment plans, calculating doses, and consulting physicians about dosage changes, problems, and symptom management.
  • Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports, and maintain central-line catheter devices.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments.
  • Apply reimbursement procedures and charge capture practices.
  • Maintain the work environment by restocking supplies, following Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines for cytotoxic agents and biohazardous waste, following disinfection protocols, and maintaining equipment to quality-control standards.
  • Manage pharmacy telephone-line medication refill requests and record information in patient charts.
  • Assist physicians with examinations and procedures and maintain appropriate patient flow through examination rooms.
  • Facilitate and schedule consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals, and future patient appointments.
  • Triage patient phone calls as needed and document relevant information in patient charts.
  • Facilitate communication between patients or families and the interdisciplinary team and coordinate services related to patient care.
  • Assist patients in locating available community resources.
  • Assist and collaborate with clinical research and act as a resource to licensed practical nurses, licensed vocational nurses, and medical assistants.
  • Provide nursing coverage for satellite offices as needed.
  • Serve as a mentor and preceptor, providing day-to-day guidance to less experienced nurses.
  • Participate in professional development and ongoing education to maintain current oncology nursing knowledge.
  • For infusion nursing, program portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery; instruct patients or caregivers in home pump use; demonstrate knowledge of ambulatory pump use, maintenance, and cleaning; and document pump usage.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least one year of oncology nursing experience is preferred.
  • Oncology certification is preferred.
  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
  • A chemotherapy/immunotherapy provider card is preferred.

About the Company

The US Oncology Network

Supports independent oncology practices, patient care

The US Oncology Network coordinates a nationwide group of independent oncology practices to deliver cancer care close to home. It provides local physicians with clinical and business support, including access to advanced technologies and shared resources, so they can offer comprehensive, value-based treatment in community settings. By pooling expertise and capabilities, the Network helps independent practices operate more efficiently and sustainably while maintaining physician autonomy. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes and physician satisfaction by delivering high-quality, patient-centered care through a scalable, practice-centric platform.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1999

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