Registered Nurse (RN) Infusion
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Job Location:
Mauston, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
General Information:
Job title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Infusion
Schedules Available: PRN - As needed; minimum 1 shift every 6 weeks
Weekend rotation: No weekends
Holiday rotation: No holidays
Position Summary:
The Infusion Nurse provides specialized nursing care to patients receiving intravenous and injectable therapies including chemotherapy immunotherapy biologic agents blood products and other medications. This nurse monitors patients for reactions ensures safe medication administration and provides education and support throughout the treatment process.
Position Responsibilities:
- Assess patient condition before during and after treatments
- Review medical history laboratory results and treatment orders
- Monitor vital signs and patient response during treatment
- Administer chemotherapy immunotherapy and other IV and injectable medications
- Access and manage vascular devices including ports PICC lines and central lines
- Follow strict protocols for safe handling of hazardous drugs
- Ensure accurate dosage calculations and infusion rates
- Monitor patients for adverse reactions or complications such as allergic reactions or extravasation
- Provide emergency intervention when needed
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans potential side effects and symptom management
- Provide guidance on infection prevention and self-care during treatment
- Support patients emotionally throughout the therapy process
- Collaborate with providers pharmacists and other healthcare professionals
- Communicate patient concerns or changes in condition to providers
- Document treatment administration patient responses and side effects in electronic medical records
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and clinic policies
- Perform other duties as requested.
Position Requirements:
- Active WI Registered Nurse (RN) license. RNs with an active Compact Licensure are to obtain a Wisconsin RN license within 90 days of start date.
- Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN preferred)
- BLS certification required or obtained within 1 month of hire.
- ACLS required or obtained within 1 year of hire.
- Current ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Provider Card or obtained within 6 months of hire .
Preferred Qualifications:
- Oncology or infusion nursing experience
- Current Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI)
- Experience with infusion pumps and central venous access devices
- Knowledge of chemotherapy protocols and oncology patient care
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Active WI Registered Nurse (RN) license. RNs with an active Compact Licensure are to obtain a Wisconsin RN license within 90 days of start date.
- Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN preferred)
- BLS certification required or obtained within 1 month of hire.
- ACLS required or obtained within 1 year of hire.
- Current ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Provider Card or obtained within 6 months of hire.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Mile Bluff Medical Center is Juneau County's only full-service hospital serving the six-county region. We are committed to providing compassionate and progressive care.
