RN - Infusion Nurse

Southwest Womens Oncology Inc•Albuquerque, NM

48d•Onsite

About The Position

Optimum Human and Southwest Women's Oncology are seeking an Infusion Nurse to provide patient-centered care across oncology infusion, chemotherapy, specialty and biologics infusion therapies, hydration, hormone optimization, performance and recovery medicine, medical weight loss, and emerging wellness protocols. The nurse works alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, clinical leaders, and multidisciplinary teams in an integrated care environment. The role includes administering treatments according to physician orders and clinical protocols; assessing and monitoring patients and responding to adverse reactions; educating and supporting patients and families; coordinating care and appointment flow with clinical and administrative teams; maintaining accurate EMR records; and following medication, infection-control, safety, and regulatory requirements. The nurse also participates in team huddles, training, and quality initiatives, and contributes ideas to improve processes and patient outcomes. This is a full-time, on-site position at the Albuquerque, New Mexico office. The organization describes its culture as emphasizing compassion, clinical excellence, accountability, continuous improvement, teamwork, and professional growth.

Requirements

Active RN license in New Mexico.
1–3+ years of nursing experience in infusion.
Strong IV therapy and infusion treatment skills.
Excellent clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
Strong communication, patient education, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure.
High level of professionalism, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.

Nice To Haves

Oncology experience and/or ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification.
Experience administering chemotherapy.
Experience in specialty infusion settings.

Responsibilities

Administer infusion therapies, chemotherapy, biologics, hydration, and specialty medications according to physician orders and clinical protocols.
Monitor patients throughout treatment and intervene appropriately when adverse reactions occur.
Perform thorough patient assessments before, during, and after treatment.
Handle, prepare, and administer medications in accordance with safety standards.
Educate patients and families about treatment plans, medications, side effects, and post-treatment care.
Provide emotional support and reassurance throughout the patient journey.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, medical assistants, schedulers, and administrative teams to coordinate care.
Support scheduling and infusion appointment flow to optimize the patient experience.
Communicate patient status and treatment updates to the care team.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient records in EMR systems.
Follow safety, regulatory, infection-control, and medication-administration requirements.
Identify and contribute ideas to improve systems, processes, and patient outcomes.
Participate in huddles, quality initiatives, and training.