RN Infusion Care Coordinators are registered nurses who specialize in administering medications, therapies, and fluids through peripheral intravenous lines, PICCs, central venous catheters, or venous access ports in the Medical Oncology Clinic and Infusion Center. They are essential to the coordination of care and facilitate the healthcare team and healthcare providers to ensure the infusion devices and treatments are appropriate for the patient’s needs.

RN Infusion Care Coordinators in the Medical Oncology Clinic and Infusion Center manage a highly acute patient caseload and care for patients by diagnosing and treating their responses to actual or potential health problems in the practice setting through implementation of the nursing process. Levels of acuity in the outpatient oncology center are impacted by patient condition, complexity of medications administered, neoadjuvant treatments, additional tests and treatments required and addressing psychosocial and emotional needs. Administering care and treatments and coordinating care, the RN Infusion Care Coordinator delegates tasks to other staff members, supervises care and evaluates results.

The nurse maintains competence in clinical practice and assists in the development of nursing practice standards through participation in professional committees and professional organizations. The RN Infusion Care Coordinator demonstrates expertise in specialized IV therapy activities including but not limited to insertion of peripheral devices, access of central venous catheters and administration of chemotherapy and immunotherapy agents. The RN Infusion Care Coordinator plans and provides nursing interventions for individuals with cancer and cancer related health care problems; treating human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as patient care, health teaching, and health counseling. The nurse executes medical regimens prescribed by a physician or other licensed health care provider authorized by the state of New York.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Graduate of accredited RN program. Current licensure and registration in NYS with Bachelors’ degree preferred.

Experience : Minimum of two years’ experience in medical/surgical nursing with IV therapy experience and Oncology experience preferred.

Certification: Basic Life Support, ONS/ONCC Oncology Nurse Certification and ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certified preferred with expected completion of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification within 1.5 years.

GUIDING BEHAVIORS:

• Communication: Listen to understand, before seeking to be understood.

• Collaboration: Deliver outstanding service ensuring that safety comes first.

• Compassion: Serve every person with empathy, dignity, and compassion.

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  The position is located indoors under normal working conditions. Should be able to push/pull 25 lb., lift/move 15 lb. from floor to table, be able to perform moderately difficult manual manipulations such as using a key board, writing and filing, must be able to perform tasks which require hand-eye coordination such as data entry, typing and using photo copiers. Mobility requirements may include the ability to sit at a computer terminal or work station for a prolonged period of time in addition to being able to squat, stand and walk for a reasonable length of time and distance. Sensory requirements include the ability to articulate and comprehend the spoken English language in addition to being able to read the English language.

  RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

• Works collaboratively across disciplines to assess, plan and treat patients with a variety of medical, physical, mental and emotional conditions including making referrals as needed

• Educates and coordinates care regarding patient's diagnosis, treatment options, course of treatment, clinical trial information and resources available.

• Works with health care team to ensure safe handoff, coordination of care between facilities as well as inpatient to outpatient or outpatient to inpatient coordination of care. Works with High-Risk Care Teams to prevent hospital admissions.

• Accurately and efficiently document care and treatment in the medical record

• Perform vital statistics

• Demonstrate proficiency in the insertion of peripheral and central venous devices

• Administer chemotherapy and immunotherapy agents and pre-medications

• Assess lab results and vital signs

• Complete patient intake for the clinic and infusion center and document accordingly

• Provide patient education on disease process, treatment, and discharge/post treatment

• Tumor and registry entry as needed

• Patient tracking for oral chemo, implanted port maintenance and any other follow up needs

• Monitor and evaluate patients throughout infusion

• Complete treatment plans

• Phone triage

• Understands and adheres to Oncology Nursing Society and Infusion Nursing Society guidelines and standards for nursing practice

• Adheres to institutional policies and procedures related to:

• Mandatory education and competency assessment

• Annual health assessment

• Licensure verification

• Certification requirements

• Chain of Command and Escalation policies

• Communicates clearly, provides feedback and listens effectively; enables and builds bridges to ensure job and customer satisfaction; is objective and follows the tenants of a Just Culture and High Reliability.

• Seeks achievement of Commission on Cancer Accreditation within three (3) years in collaboration with the entire care team. Once achieved, works collaboratively with the care team to sustain accreditation and optimal quality of care.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

  Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest, or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, or domestic violence victim status.

  Salary Range: $33.71-$50.56/hour Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location .