Registered Nurse; RN - Outpatient Oncology, Team​/Infusion

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Oncology, Team/Infusion

Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Oncology, Team/Infusion

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Base pay range

$34.90/hr - $52.35/hr

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to provide ongoing care according to age‑specific and specialty‑specific needs, assess educational needs, and provide teaching and counseling to patients and families.
• Integrate health promotion, preventive care, symptom assessment and management according to the treatment plan.
• Assess social determinants of health, coordinate care to appropriate resources, and assume primary responsibility for caseloads within the specialty area.
• Recognize changes in patient status, prioritize care based on patient needs, and update care plans as needed.
• Communicate with physicians and other providers, confirm and update patient care plans, and provide status updates on a regular basis.
• Administer medications in the infusion center setting, including chemotherapy, biologic therapies, antibiotics, and other IV medications.
• Perform central venous access device management, blood product transfusion, and therapeutic phlebotomy according to guidelines and policies.
• Provide telephone consultation/triage and care coordination to patients, families, and significant others per protocol.
• Maintain accurate clinical and patient records in accordance with system policies and state/federal guidelines.
• Assist in developing and implementing staff orientation and educational activities.
• Follow published policies and procedures, monitoring for changes or additions.
• Take ownership of professional development in the specialty, maintain certifications, attend governance activities, and share knowledge with leaders and team members.
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan and assess data to identify age‑specific patient needs as outlined in department job standards.

Licensure, Registration And/or Certification Required

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 6 months.
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Card/Certificate within 30 days of hire (preferred upon hire).
• OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) preferred for oncology departments; CRNI (Certified Registered Nurse Infusion) for non‑chemotherapy infusion settings.

Education Required

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.

Experience Required

• Typically requires 2 years of clinical experience, including experience in a specialty setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Ability to work independently and make sound judgments.
• Exceptional organization and communication skills, both oral and written, and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• May be exposed to cytotoxic and hazardous waste, body fluids, and communicable disease; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, 20 lbs over the head, and carry up to 40 lbs over a reasonable distance; push/pull with 30 lbs of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures.
• Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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