Job Description
Infusion nurses administer chemotherapy and blood products, monitoring for side effects in pediatric oncology patients. This supports cancer treatment, improving survival rates by managing therapies safely. Nurses apply nursing processes, coordinating care for over 200,000 annual cases.
Providence operates hospitals across states, focusing on whole-person care. Covenant Children's Hospital treats 50,000 children yearly in specialties.
Nurses handle infusion therapy, pain management, port-a-caths; assess patients, intervene based on findings, coordinate teams; administer treatments, monitor responses; work per diem/on-call. They may work evenings, weekends, lifting supplies up to certain weights.
Compensation based on experience. Per diem/on-call day shifts at Covenant Children's Hospital, Lubbock, Texas. Benefits include retirement, health insurance, paid leave, and professional development. Requires Texas RN license, BLS, ALS within a year.
Responsibilities
- Administer chemotherapy and infusion therapies
- Monitor for side effects and adverse reactions
- Manage pain and blood product administration
- Handle port-a-caths and venous devices
- Coordinate interdisciplinary team interventions
- Assess patients and document care
- Provide patient education on treatments
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols
Requirements
- Nursing degree/diploma
- Texas Registered Nurse License
- National Provider BLS
- ALS within 1 year
- 12 cancer-related CEUs annually or OCN certification