Oncology Registered Nurse – Paragon Healthcare - Military Veterans
at Elevance Health
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse – Ambulatory Infusion
A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Paragon Healthcare brings over 20 years in providing life-saving and life-giving infusible and injectable drug therapies through our specialty pharmacies, our infusion centers, and the home setting.
Location : West Houston, TX
Clinic Hours: 8am – 6pm
Schedule: Hybrid position, Monday – Friday (1-2 days WFH)
The Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse – Ambulatory Infusion is responsible for the administration of all ordered therapies.
How You Will Make an Impact
Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:
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Performs duties within the Nurse’s scope of practice, the facility’s policies/procedures, INS Standards of practice, and approved facility protocols.
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Mixes and administers ordered therapies according to prescriber order, facility protocols, INS standards and company policy and procedures.
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Completes admission process as directed by Center Director.
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Performs physical assessment on each patient as warranted and for new consults as warranted by the patient diagnosis.
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Refer to the NP on duty for complete physical assessment as needed.
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Documents all pertinent data in the patient’s medical record.
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Reports all significant changes or observations to the Center Director and is responsible for the follow up on any problem which is identified.
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Evaluates the patient’s response to therapy and documents this finding in the medical record.
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Educates patients and/or family members regarding therapy plan.
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Educates patients and/or family members regarding therapy plan.
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Ensures that all medication orders are complete, appropriate, accurate and up to date prior to treatment.
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Understands and adheres to all applicable state, local and Federal laws and / or regulations including maintaining patient confidentiality through abiding by HIPAA laws/regulations.
Minimum Requirements:
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ASN or ADN and a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
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Requires a current unrestricted RN license in the state of Texas.
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Multi-state licensure is required if this individual is providing services in multiple states.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Prefer 5+ years of experience with IV.
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BSN preferred.
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3+ years of oncology experience.
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ONS provider card preferred.
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OCN Certification preferred.
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Multi-state license a plus
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Satisfactory completion of a Tuberculosis test is a requirement for this position and Hepatitis B vaccine or signed waiver.
Houston, TX
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Employee Benefits:
Paid Time Off
Dental Insurance Plan
Medical Insurance Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
401(k) plan
Adoption Assistance
New Parent Transition Week
Parental Leave
Critical Caregiving Leave
Back-to-School Assistance
Sick Leave
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