Oncology Infusion RN
Carbondale, IL
TotalMed RN
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

As an RN Infusion/PICC Nurse, you will provide specialized nursing care to patients requiring infusion therapy and/or PICC line management. With a focus on patient safety, comfort, and education, you will play a key role in managing complex therapies such as intravenous (IV) infusions, chemotherapy, and long-term antibiotic therapy.

Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments to determine the need for infusion therapy or PICC placement
• Insert, maintain, and care for PICC lines and other central venous access devices, ensuring patient safety and minimizing complications
• Administer IV medications, fluids, and other treatments as prescribed, ensuring proper techniques for infusions and monitoring patient response
• Monitor patient responses during and after infusions, adjusting care plans as needed based on clinical progress or side effects
• Provide patient and family education on PICC care, infusion therapy, and managing potential complications at home
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate care, manage patient symptoms, and ensure continuity of care across settings
• Assess for and prevent complications related to infusion therapy, including infection, document all nursing interventions, patient responses, and care plans in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance with healthcare regulations and best practices
• Ensure adherence to infection control and safety protocols, including proper handling and disposal of equipment
• Manage a caseload of patients, ensuring timely visits and updates while maintaining quality and patient satisfaction

The ideal candidate must have at least one year of experience as an RN in an infusion setting. Additionally, they should possess a current BLS certification and be eligible for State licensure. Additional certifications may be required.

Infusion RNs should be able to stand or walk for long periods and must be able to bend, stoop, and lift with proper body mechanics. Infusion RNs should be autonomous, organized, and compassionate with excellent interpersonal skills.