Infusion Nurse

OneOncology • Athens, GA

12d

About The Position

University Cancer & Blood Center is seeking an Infusion Nurse to provide safe, coordinated, patient-centered care in a fast-paced outpatient clinical environment. The nurse assesses patients before, during, and after treatment; manages vascular access; and verifies and administers chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and iron products according to clinical protocols and safety guidelines. The role includes responding to immediate adverse reactions, documenting care in OncoEMR, educating and supporting patients and caregivers, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. The nurse also participates in quality improvement, staff education, and ongoing professional development, and completes training and maintains competencies in advanced therapies such as scalp cooling and Theranostics.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with an ADN or BSN.
• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Georgia.
• Current BLS certification.
• Exceptional clinical skills and judgment.
• Deep empathy, strong communication, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive and multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic outpatient clinical environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in oncology, hematology, or outpatient infusion services.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical assessments before, during, and after treatment and monitor and manage immediate adverse reactions according to standing orders.
• Initiate and maintain peripheral intravenous lines and access and maintain central venous access devices, including implanted ports and PICC lines.
• Safely verify and administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and iron products in accordance with clinical protocols and safety guidelines.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and medication administrations in OncoEMR.
• Collaborate with team members across disciplines to promote coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Educate patients and caregivers about treatment plans, potential side effects, and symptom management, and support patients and families with compassion and understanding.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff education, and ongoing professional development.
• Complete training and maintain competencies in advanced technologies and therapies, including scalp cooling for alopecia prevention and Theranostics.
• Adhere strictly to hazardous drug handling and safety protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree