Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology Infusion - Lima Mercy Cancer Center

Mercy Health • Lima, OH

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About The Position

The Infusion Registered Nurse delivers nursing care to oncology infusion patients by assessing patient status, planning and providing clinical interventions, and evaluating outcomes. The role uses strong organizational and leadership skills and a diverse medical skillset to develop and perform patient care plans, improve outcomes, and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

The nurse conducts initial and ongoing patient assessments, develops and implements plans of care, administers treatments, and evaluates their effectiveness. Care may include chemotherapy and other medications, starting IVs, transfusing blood and blood products, and therapeutic phlebotomy. The nurse supports patients’ physiologic, psychologic, and psychosocial stability across the lifespan, responds and adapts to changing patient conditions, and contributes to educational growth opportunities for nursing peers. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree program in Nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• ONS Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy Certification required within six months of hire.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support is acceptable in lieu of BLS.

Nice To Haves

• One year of medical/surgical or oncology experience (preferred, not required).
• EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required).
• BLS certification preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and analyze initial and ongoing patient assessments; create plans of care, implement treatments, and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Restore, support, promote, rehabilitate, or palliate to maintain patients’ physiologic, psychologic, and psychosocial stability across the lifespan.
• Administer chemotherapy and other medications; start IVs; transfuse blood and blood products; and perform therapeutic phlebotomies.
• Anticipate and respond confidently to changing patient conditions and adapt as needed.
• Help create an environment that promotes educational growth opportunities for nursing peers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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