RN- Oncology Infusion Primary RN NGOC Austell

Overview

The RN Oncology Infusion Therapy Clinician functions under the direction of the Manager Infusion Therapy or other designated leader, demonstrating knowledge, competency, and clinical expertise in oncology infusion therapy. The RN regularly administers chemotherapy, immunotherapy, antineoplastic agents, hazardous drugs, and targeted therapies in an outpatient infusion center, with potential alternate settings. Responsibilities include providing safe patient care with awareness of age‑appropriate and culturally sensitive needs, addressing patient/family biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and education needs, serving as a clinical resource to nursing staff, operational leadership, and medical staff, upholding nursing practice standards and participating in staff meetings, in‑services, special projects, and continued education.

The RN may also serve as a preceptor for newly hired RN colleagues and will be required to float between Cobb Hospital HODs based on need. All sites are within 35 miles of Cobb Hospital.

Day (United States of America). This RN Oncology Infusion role is an Outpatient – FT Days on our Cobb Hospital campus.

Oncology experience required.

• Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
  • A. Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) using evidence‑based practice, analytical/critical thinking, and individualized care.
    60%
  • B. Provides relationship‑based patient‑centered care consistent with population‑specific characteristics, adapting service delivery to reflect cultural diversity.
  • C. Partners with the patient and significant others for appropriate methods of teaching and goal setting.
  • D. Practices current clinical practice standards, including chemotherapy and targeted therapies.
  • E. Meets annual chemotherapy competence requirements.
• Teamwork and Collaboration
  • A. Coordinates safe, quality patient care delivery and documentation, promoting an inclusive environment.
  • B. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration, practicing fiscal responsibility and supporting recruitment and retention.
  • C. Participates and supports performance improvement, research utilization, and shared governance.
    20%
• Professional Development and Initiative
  • A. Completes initial and ongoing professional competency assessments and required education.
  • B. Serves as a preceptor and/or mentor to other nurses, staff, or students.
  • C. Cultivates oncology nursing knowledge through continuing education and specialty certification.
    10%
• Evidence‑Based Practice and Research
  • A. Promotes evidence‑based nursing practice, research, and performance improvement.
  • B. Upholds system policies, professional associations, legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
  • C. Participates in data collection, poses clinical questions, and consults experts. 5%
• Resources and Support
  • A. Plans for patient care across the continuum.
  • B. Participates in protocol development to achieve best practice outcomes.
  • C. Supports efficient use of resources. 5%