Infusion Nurse

IQVIA • Irving, TX • 16h ago

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 flow.

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/ACLS. ACLS or obtained within 90 days of employment

Current Texas Registered Nursing License

OCN preferred

IV and venous access device management skills

Chemotherapy/Biotherapy administration experience

Why Join Us?

At NEXT Oncology (an Avacare Business), you'll be part of a mission-driven team that values collaboration, precision, and patient safety. Our team is known for its supportive culture, strong communication, and commitment to excellence in clinical research.

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 at https://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

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $62,700.00 - $156,700.00. 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.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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