Certified Chemo/Biotherapy Infusion RN, Registered Nurse

Overview

Location: Tinley Park

Hours: Full-time, Monday- Friday, 8:30-5:00pm

• Orientation Program Provided*

Good enough isn't for us. Duly Health and Care's team members show up every day driven to exceed expectations. We see and support the remarkable in every person within and beyond the walls of our work.

Duly Health and Care works to understand what matters most to you. We recruit and retain team members who share a relentless passion and pride for helping others live happier and healthier lives. We invest in helping our team members develop their talents in a way that is rich in personal meaning. We invite you to join us, fulfill your purpose and make your mark!

Holistic benefits designed to help our team members flourish in all aspects of their lives, including:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug benefits that include medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider.

• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.

• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.

• 12 Weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members.

• 401(k) Match

• Profit-sharing program

Responsibilities

• Assists Physician in assuring high patient satisfaction and quality care

• Provide education on disease processes and on chemotherapy, including precautions, possible side effects, and signs and symptoms to report to M.D. Provides information on prosthesis and wigs, etc. as needed. Provides education on nutrition and on treatment of side effects.

• Administers medication to patients as directed by M.D. Initiates IV's via central venous devices or by peripheral access and administers chemotherapy pre-meds, chemotherapy, Remicade, and other meds as prescribed by M.D. Monitors patients closely for adverse reactions, notifies M.D., and treats appropriately as needed per M.D. orders.

• Records treatment given to patient, assesses, records, and reports patient condition, reaction to drugs, and treatment to M.D. Records medication given to patient including dosage and route and records teaching given.

• Adheres to appropriate chemotherapy safety and precautions, per policy. Has appropriate equipment available in case of chemo spill. Has knowledge of extravasation precautions and treatment of extravasation should it occur.

• Assists with bone marrow aspiration/biopsy procedure. Obtains consent, prepares equipment, assists with procedure and prepares biopsy/aspirate to be sent to lab.

Qualifications

• Possession of State Registered Nurse license.

• Chemotherapy biotherapy certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

• CPR certification

• Two years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting preferred.

• Previous experience in oncology preferred