Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Hematology Oncology Infusion
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University of Vermont Health Network
Burlington, VT, US
Summary
The Infusion Nurse provides chemotherapy and biologic therapies to adult patients with complex illnesses in an ambulatory setting. Responsibilities include managing intravenous access, administering systemic treatments, and providing comprehensive patient assessment and education.
Job Description
Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus
Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont
Regular
Department: Hematology/Oncology Infusions
Regular Scheduled Special
Standard Hours: 16
Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 32
Shift: Day/Eve
Primary Shift: Variable - Variable
Weekend Needs: Every Other
Salary Range: Min $39.42 Mid $52.02 Max $64.62
Recruiter: Naomi Kpesse
Unit Description:
The Infusion Nurse in Ambulatory Oncology provides chemotherapy and biologic therapies to adult patients with complex illness. Key aspects of this direct-care role include insertion of peripheral intravenous catheters; establishing access via utilizing implanted devices; administration of systemic chemotherapy and biotherapies; supporting the infusion patient who is participating in clinical trials; and comprehensive patient assessment and education.
- Experience: 1 year experience in relevant clinical area and/or independent in all areas of the Ambulatory RN I accountabilities. Chemotherapy Certification preferred. Oncology Certification preferred.
On-call: Not required
Incentives: Weekend differential included per contract when working weekend shifts
This is a bargaining union position.
The University of Vermont Medical Center is part of a six-hospital network serving patients and their families in Vermont and northern New York. We're not just caregivers and staff - we're your friends and neighbors, offering expertise, kind words and compassionate care when and where you need them. We are dedicated to providing you with the best medical care possible.
The University of Vermont Medical Center, along with the Robert Larner M.D. College of Medicine The University of Vermont and College of Nursing and Health Sciences, is one of 138 academic medical centers in the country. Through The University of Vermont Health Network and collaborative relationships throughout Vermont and northern New York, we are able to provide the highest quality care, informed by academic research, to patients throughout our region.
The UVM Medical Center, along with its three founding organizations, The University of Vermont College of Medicine and College of Nursing and Health Sciences, share a rich history dating back to the 1800s.
The UVM Medical Center is committed to the development of an Integrated Delivery System which provides high value health care to the communities we serve and enhances our academic mission. Our mission is to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve by integrating patient care, education, and research in a caring environment.
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Burlington, VT
