Nurse Oncology Infusion

Department: 34002916 AHCI Infusion Saint Paul
Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)
Hours: 40
Contract: Non-Union
Weekend Rotation: None
Job Profile Summary: Manages patient care infusion encounters by utilizing a systematic approach to nursing practice that includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act. This includes collaborating with multidisciplinary hematology/oncology care team members, along with internal and external ancillary partners, in a fast-paced environment. Dedicated to the growth and development of the Allina Health Cancer Institute, incorporating evidence-based practice initiatives that align with ONS, NCCN, COC, and organizational standards of care.
Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Delivery of chemotherapy, biotherapy and supportive care to hematology/oncology patients in accordance with Nurse Practice Act, recognized professional standards, and Allina Health Cancer Institute Policy.
• Complete Patient Assessment and Education.
• Collaborate with health care team in order to coordinate and maintain continuity of care.
• Administrative tasks including indirect nursing activities which promote quality patient care.
• Documentation of care per Allina Health Cancer Institute policies and practice.
• Maintain overall accountability/responsibility for assigned patients
• Comply with research protocols.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Associate's or Vocational degree in Nursing. Along with 1 year of ambulatory chemo/biotherapy experience or 3 years inpatient chemo/biotherapy infusion experience required
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
• Up to 2 years experience with Ambulatory Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Infusion. May consider nurses with 2 or more years inpatient chemo/biotherapy infusion experience required
• Up to 2 years Peripheral IV Insertion skills. Or willing to be trained within 60 days of hire preferred
• Up to 2 years Phlebotomy skills. Or willing to be trained within 60 days of hire preferred
• Up to 2 years EPIC EMR, including Beacon application. Or willing to be trained at time of hire preferred
• Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required
• ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Infusion Certification required
• Oncology Nurse Certification (ONC) Obtain within 2 years of hire required

Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently

Additional Job Description:

• 40 hours per week
• No weekends or major holidays
• Alternating Day/Evenings schedule
• Varied start times between 7am-8am, end time between 3:30pm-4:30pm
• Working with infusion
• Benefit Eligible