Medical Oncology Infusion Nurse

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:

• Graduate of an accredited n