Oncology RN- Infusion

Overview

It may sound cliché, but it is true. A career taking care of cancer patients is a calling for most of us. It’s much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Compass Oncology, but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment. No matter the role, each Compass team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients.

If this sounds like you, please reach out to us. We can’t wait to hear your story.

Compass Oncology, the Pacific Northwest’s largest private Cancer Care Clinic group, is looking for an exceptional Registered Nurses (RN) to support our Infusion Oncology care team at our West Cancer Center clinic in Clackamas, OR. Oncology experience is a plus, and previous Infusion Oncology experience highly preferred. This individual must also possess strong multi-tasking abilities, and bring positivity and passion to their work.

If you want to join a team that is on the cutting edge of cancer care, while always putting the patient first, we want to hear from you!

Employment Type: 32 hours per week; 0.8 FTE

Location: West Cancer Center (Tigard, OR)

Salary: $41.17 - $69.36 Per Hour

Final offer amounts are determined by a review of the candidate’s applicable experience and qualifications, as well as internal employee equity considerations.

Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care for oncology patients following established standards and practices. Demonstrates knowledge of age specific differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. This includes physiological, psychological, and developmental differences unique to each group. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

• Assist physician with exams and procedures.
• Maintain efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of exam rooms.
• Assess patients for changes in condition, including but not limited to abnormal labs, x-rays, scans, drug reactions and initiate appropriate action.
• Facilitate dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems, and symptom management.
• Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports and maintain central line catheter devices.
• Administer all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique.
• Document nursing assessments, patient teaching and fluid and medication administration in the patient chart.
• Communicate all pertinent information and any interventions to the physician.
• Assure nursing charges are accurate and complete on patient fee slips.
• Act as a resource person to the medical assistants.
• Triage patient phone calls as needed and document relevant information in the patient chart.
• Assess patient/family needs and provide teaching and other instructional material.
• Demonstrate awareness of community resources available to patients and assist with referrals if necessary.
• Manage patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and record the information in the patient chart.
• Provide nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed.
• Follow OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in cross-training programs to develop skills across multiple areas of the practice and provide support where needed.

• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.
• Dual licensure in Oregon (OR) and Washington (WA) must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• Chemotherapy Immunotherapy provider card, preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must maintain continuing education requirements.

• Minimum (1-3 years) of nursing experience including at least (1) year in oncology preferred.

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