Registered Nurse at Hematology/Oncology

AIMS LOCUM TENENS LLC d/b/a AIMS Force•Nellis AFB, NV

67d•$40 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse – Hematology/Oncology to provide specialized outpatient nursing care within the Hematology/Oncology and Infusion Clinic at Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC). The RN will support physicians and healthcare teams in the administration of infusion therapies, chemotherapy, biologic medications, and supportive care for patients with hematologic, oncologic, autoimmune, and infusion-related conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Graduate from an academic nursing program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Certifications must be through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certification is required at hire or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
Must have been employed in an Infusion Center or Infusion Clinic within the past 24 months.
Minimum of 12 months of infusion or oncology nursing experience required.
Must possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
Strong infusion and oncology nursing skills
Ability to recognize and respond rapidly to infusion reactions and medical emergencies
Excellent IV therapy and central line management skills
Strong patient education and counseling abilities
Excellent documentation and electronic medical record skills
Knowledge of oncology safety standards and infusion protocols
Must comply with all DHA and Medical Employee Health Program (MEHP) requirements, including tuberculosis screening, annual influenza vaccination, and required immunizations.
Must successfully complete all credentialing, background investigation, and installation access requirements for work on Nellis Air Force Base.

Nice To Haves

Experience administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologics, or infusion therapies strongly preferred.
Familiarity with military healthcare systems and TRICARE is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for hematology/oncology patients.
Obtain patient histories, perform physical assessments, monitor vital signs, and evaluate treatment responses.
Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologic agents, blood products, IV fluids, and supportive medications according to established protocols.
Monitor patients for infusion reactions, side effects, and adverse events and initiate emergency response procedures when necessary.
Manage IV access, central lines, infusion pumps, and specialty clinic equipment.
Assist providers with infusion-related procedures and specialty treatments.
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, chemotherapy side effects, symptom management, and follow-up care.
Maintain accurate electronic medical record documentation for treatments, assessments, and patient encounters.
Coordinate care with physicians, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, and ancillary departments.