Infusion Registered Nurse

FlexStaff is seeking a full-time Infusion Nurse for our client, a global leader in cancer research. 

• Location: Lake Success, NY
• Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
• Salary: $50-60/hr

Position Summary: 

The Infusion Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care to individuals who are participants in research protocols. The Infusion Nurse uses appropriate professional judgment and decision-making in planning and providing care. Nursing care is to be delivered in a manner consistent with the Standard Operating Procedures and standards of practice, and professional evidence-based standards. 

Responsibilities: 

Patient Care

• Administer chemotherapy/immunotherapy/investigational agent to participants (inclusive of parenteral) according to the protocol and applicable regulations.
• Perform study-related activities including but not limited to venipuncture, obtaining blood specimens, IV insertion, and venous access device (central line) management, ECG collection, and vital signs. 
• Collect biological samples according to the protocol and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Educate, explain, and inform participants of study procedures.
• Record data obtained according to the protocol and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Use nursing assessment skills to observe participant general well-being and potential adverse events. Document events and take appropriate action as needed. 
• Respond to emergency situations based upon nursing standards.
• Provide patient education regarding participation in a clinical trial, chemotherapy/immunotherapy/investigational agent administration and potential side effects.
• Ensure that the dignity, health, safety, and welfare of participants are given the highest priority at all times.

Planning and problem solving tasks

• Prepare for clinic day ensuring necessary supplies.
• Assist with entry and completion of quality standards for EHR/PQRS.

Communicating tasks

• Assist with the training and mentorship of less tenured staff.
• Communicate with providers regarding a change in patient status.
• Communicate and interact with peers and other departments in a manner that is viewed as having a positive effect on patient services and staff morale. Interact effectively with patients/family members and demonstrate sensitivity in regards to cultural diversity, age specific needs and confidentiality.

Protocol Management tasks

• Work with study team to ensure that study related procedures, drug administration, labs, vital signs and ECG are completed. 

Technical and Quality Tasks

• Use skills, knowledge, nursing diagnosis, and clinical judgement in order to provide a high standard of care for participants in clinical trials.
• Remain current with appropriate emergency certifications and company emergency policy and procedures.
• Able to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes and multiple interruptions.
• Other duties may be assigned at any time.

Requirements:

• New York State Licensed Registered Nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA certified program. 
• Previous experience in peripheral IV insertion and management of venous access device(s). 

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 1 year of experience. 
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN).
• Clinical Trial and oncology experience.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office, including Teams, Excel and Word. 
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, an AHA certified program.  Can be obtained within 90 days of hire. 
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate™.  Can be obtained within first year of employment.

 

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, c