Oncology Infusion Nurse (RN)
About The Position
The Oncology Nurse Float provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills. Demonstrates ability to provide care/service safely and efficiently for the care of each patient. Assesses and interprets the patient status utilizing physical assessment, laboratory and diagnostic procedure results, and the patient interview. Uses this information to provide patient care utilizing the nursing process. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in all aspects of IV therapy, i.e., hydration, chemotherapy, biotherapy, and blood products. Manages patient care based on knowledge of cancer, cancer treatment, and side effects of such treatment. Provides education to the patient and family regarding disease and treatment plan. Contributes to the orientation, education, and evaluation of new staff and the community. Consults with members of the interdisciplinary team regarding pertinent patient issues and collaborates with research staff regarding ongoing studies. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Requirements
- High School Graduate
- Associate Degree Nursing (or higher degree)
- 1 or more years med surg/acute care
- 1 or more years oncology experience
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing
- Must have current active multistate state Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in state in which you live.
- Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multistate state RN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next RN license renewal by 4/30/2026.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor Degree Nursing in Nursing
- Must complete BSN within 5 years of hire as RN
- Chemo Certification - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
Responsibilities
- Provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.
- Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills.
- Demonstrates ability to provide care/service safely and efficiently for the care of each patient.
- Assesses and interprets the patient status utilizing physical assessment, laboratory and diagnostic procedure results, and the patient interview.
- Uses this information to provide patient care utilizing the nursing process.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill in all aspects of IV therapy, i.e., hydration, chemotherapy, biotherapy, and blood products.
- Manages patient care based on knowledge of cancer, cancer treatment, and side effects of such treatment.
- Provides education to the patient and family regarding disease and treatment plan.
- Contributes to the orientation, education, and evaluation of new staff and the community.
- Consults with members of the interdisciplinary team regarding pertinent patient issues and collaborates with research staff regarding ongoing studies.
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
Benefits
- The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
