Infusion Center RN (Full-Time)
About The Position
The Infusion Registered Nurse provides safe, compassionate, and high-quality care to patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, supportive medications, and other intravenous or injectable treatments within the outpatient infusion center. This role requires strong clinical assessment skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in a patient’s condition. The Infusion RN works closely with providers, pharmacy, fellow nurses, and other members of the oncology care team to ensure treatments are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established treatment plans, policies, and evidence-based practices. Because our patients often receive treatment with us over an extended period of time, this position also offers the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with patients and their families while supporting them throughout their cancer journey.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing Program required.
- Minimum of 3 years RN experience in infusion services preferred.
- Must possess excellent IV skills.
- RN license in the state of Iowa
- BLS certification
- State of Iowa Mandatory Reporter Certification.
Nice To Haves
- Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN)
- Previous oncology, hematology, infusion, or chemotherapy administration experience.
- Previous experience accessing implanted ports and managing central venous access devices.
Responsibilities
- Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, biotherapy, blood products, hydration, supportive medications, injections, and other ordered infusion treatments.
- Verify treatment plans, medication orders, and laboratory results prior to treatment administration.
- Follow established chemotherapy and medication safety standards.
- Complete patient assessments before, during, and following treatment.
- Monitor patients for and respond to any treatment-related side effects, hypersensitivity reactions, infusion reactions, and other changes in condition.
- Initiate and manage peripheral IV access and access implanted ports and other central venous access devices.
- Obtain laboratory specimens as ordered.
- Reiterate education to patients regarding treatments, medications, potential side effects, symptom management, and when to contact the healthcare team.
- Collaborate closely with oncology providers, pharmacy, scheduling, authorization teams, and other clinical staff to coordinate patient care.
Benefits
- One of the best 401(k) programs in central Iowa, including employer match and profit sharing
- Employee incentives to share in the Clinic’s success
- Generous PTO accruals and paid holidays
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Quarterly volunteer opportunities through a variety of local nonprofits
- Training and development programs
- Opportunities to have fun with your colleagues, including TIC night at the Iowa Cubs, employee appreciation tailgate party, Adventureland day, State Fair tickets, annual holiday party, drive-in movie night
- Monthly departmental celebrations, jeans days and clinic-wide competitions
- Employee rewards and recognition program
- Health and wellness program with up to $350/year in incentives
- Employee feedback surveys
- All employee meetings, team huddles and transparent communication
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
