Infusion Suite Oncology RN

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

13d•$44 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is recruiting an Oncology RN for its Infusion Suite. The nurse provides professional nursing care and coordinates delivery of oncology treatments, including chemotherapy administration and blood products, to assigned patients in a medical oncology facility. Care may involve intensive care conditions and must comply with hospital, department, and University policies, as well as nursing procedures, standards, and practices. The employee must obtain an ONS chemotherapy/biotherapy certification within six months of hire and maintain it during employment. The position is based at the Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is not eligible for remote work. It is a regular, full-time, benefits-eligible staff position. Compensation is $43.89–$56.03. UNM benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as tuition remission and dependent education programs. Employment conditions include maintaining required certifications and licensure, CPR certification, and completion of department-specific professional development. Immunization records and TB testing may be required for review; employees in patient-care or clinical areas must comply with the University's influenza vaccination requirement. The successful candidate must complete a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. A pre-employment background check is required. Applicants must provide three professional references; finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing.
At least two years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified; completed degrees above the minimum education requirement may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
New Mexico Licensed Registered Nurse, licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure, or current RN licensure from a state participating in the multistate privilege to practice compact with New Mexico.
CPR certification.
Must obtain ONS chemotherapy/biotherapy certification within six months of hire and maintain it during employment.
Must maintain certification and/or licensure status.
Must comply with applicable patient-care immunization requirements, including the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
Successful candidate must complete a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
Applicants must provide names of three professional references.
Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in oncology.
Experience in an ambulatory clinic or SAC/ICU.
Experience administering chemotherapy and/or blood products.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Oncology certification.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care to assigned patients in a medical oncology facility.
Coordinate the delivery of oncology treatments, including chemotherapy and blood products.
Ensure care follows hospital, department, and University policies and nursing procedures, standards, and practices.
Obtain ONS chemotherapy/biotherapy certification within six months of hire and maintain certification during employment.
Complete department-specific professional development activities and maintain required certification and licensure.