Infusion Nurse

Connecticut Oncology Group offers patients hope they need with state-of-the-art treatment. Our goal is to provide the finest quality care and services to our patients and to do so efficiently and economically. Our employees are important members of our team because their work directly influences our practice's reputation.

Why Join Us?
We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description
The Infusion Nurse provides patients with safe, quality care throughout their treatment and disease process as effectively as possible at all stages of diagnosis to end of life. The Infusion Nurse helps patients manage and live with diagnosis, retaining autonomy and independence by using the most appropriate disease/symptom/psychosocial management techniques.

Overall Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Reviews/updates/verifies all patient required data is present and available prior to and during each visit.
• Collaborates with physician/provider to assess/treat symptoms related to disease, treatment, disease progression as well as acute illnesses.
• Performs telephone triage utilizing critical assessment skills to assess and evaluate patient concerns/needs.
• Starts peripheral IVs, manages central venous access devices including accessing and de-accessing implanted ports.
• Mixes and or administers chemotherapy and other drugs according to COG standards after training and competency validation.
• Administers and documents administration of chemo/bio/targeted therapy and/or research study drugs (if applicable to clinic location) according to COG practice standards.
• Follows all policies, procedures, standards related to use of drug cabinet including drug verification, drug administration, documentation, and billing.
• Documents charges for services performed and medications administered.
• Ensures timely collection of all ordered laboratory specimens.
• Manages prescription/refill extension requests per COG policy, procedure, and standards.
• Assists with provider performed procedures (i.e. bone marrow biopsies and skin punch biopsies).
• Conducts patient education and documents patient readiness to learn and understanding of teaching and or information provided during the informed consent process.
• Completes forms and other necessary paperwork for patient assistance, patient employment, insurance. (i.e. FMLA, short- and long-term disability, etc.).
• Screens patients routinely for needs and or distress and provides appropriate counseling, interventions, and makes referrals to appropriate community/support services.
• Uses an empathetic and caring approach with patients at all times.