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Job Summary
The Infusion Nurse must be knowledgeable of standard oncology care practices. The Infusion Nurse advocates for patient safety and protocol integrity, adheres to nursing standards, and communicates effectively to ensure effective conduct of clinical trials and quality patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Oncology Care Practices

• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific differences in the patient population including physiological and developmental differences unique to each group.

• Assess and monitors therapy of patients using appropriate technical skills under the direction and supervision of a physician.

• Assists physician with exams and procedures.

• Maintains efficient and appropriate patient 􀏐low.

• Demonstrates knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.

• Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central venous access devices and alternate delivering systems.

• Documents all elements of care.

• Communicates all pertinent information and any interventions to the physician or mid-level provider.

• Serves as a resource person to the medical assistants and LPNs.

• Triages patient/family phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart.

• Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching.

• Demonstrates awareness of community resources available to patients and assists with referrals if necessary.

• Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen.

• Maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.

• Participates in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.

• Maintains patient confidentiality.

• Serves as mentor/preceptor and provides day to day guidance to less experienced nurses.

Oncology Clinical Trial Practices

• Confirms informed consent is documented prior to performing any study specific tasks.

• Identifies patients who require increased nursing assessment and management in addition to the clinical trial requirements and collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to ensure patient safety.

• Provides patient education regarding required study procedures.

• Educates and evaluates patient's adherence to and documentation of self-administered protocol agents, diaries, and return of such agents.

• Collaborates with the investigator to determine if any treatment schedule or drug dose modification is necessary and communicates findings to the study team and other care providers.

• Ensures appropriate communication between research and clinical staff related to patient-specific care needs. This may include telephone contact.

• Ensures evidence-based symptom management as permitted by the protocol.

• Administers investigational compounds and/or chemotherapy/biotherapy to patients according to the protocol and applicable regulations.

• Performs study-required procedures such as routine lab collection, study-specific sample collection, vital signs, and ECGs, according to the protocol-defined timeline.

• Records all study procedures performed including, but not limited to, vital signs, ECGs, blood draws, infusions, and infusion reactions. This may include collecting and documenting current medication lists.

Required Education and Experience

• Current BLS and ACLS or obtained within 90 days of employment

• Current Registered Nursing License in the state the role is based in for RNs

• OCN preferred.

• IV and venous access device management skills

• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy administration experience

Why Nurses Choose NEXT Oncology, an Avacare Business

Better Work-Life Balance

• Monday-Friday schedule, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• No night shifts

• No holiday work

• No rotating schedules

• Predictable staffing and scheduling

• Improved work-life balance compared to many acute care settings

Meaningful Patient Relationships

• Continuity of care with a consistent patient population

• Opportunity to develop deeper relationships with patients and their families throughout their cancer treatment journey

• Collaborative, patient-centered environment where nurses are empowered to make a difference

Expand Your Clinical Expertise

• Gain valuable exposure to oncology clinical research and investigational therapies

• Administer innovative cancer treatments and participate in advancing the future of oncology care

• Work alongside experienced physicians, research teams, and oncology specialists

• Professional development opportunities within both oncology nursing and clinical research

Comprehensive Benefits

• Competitive benefits package

• Discretionary PTO

• Supportive and collaborative team culture

• Opportunities for growth and continued learning

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more athttps://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $62,200.00 - $155,500.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.