Registered Nurse-Hematology/Oncology-Ambulatory Triage

IU Health • Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

Indiana University Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join its Hematology/Oncology ambulatory team in Lafayette, Indiana. The nurse supports medical oncology, hematology, and infusion patients through phone triage, symptom management, care coordination, medication refills, referrals, and patient education. The role works closely with multidisciplinary providers caring for patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, blood products, and supportive treatments. The position is Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. The team is part of a growing program, with a new cancer center planned to welcome its first patients in 2028.

Indiana University Health describes its nursing careers as offering competitive benefits, opportunities for professional development, clinical training, leadership development, promotion, and cross-training. IU Health is a comprehensive health system with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members, including a nursing network of more than 9,000 members across over 800 care sites.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association; other advanced life support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies.
• Associate of Nursing (ASN) degree.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Active Registered Nurse license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Knowledge of procedures for functions appropriate to the clinical area and familiarity with designated equipment and supplies.
• Ability to coordinate multiple functions for a group of patients in an effective and timely manner.
• Awareness and understanding of the legal implications of patient care activities and performance as a Registered Nurse.
• Ability to assess patients without face-to-face interaction.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
• Two years of experience in an ambulatory setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide phone triage for medical oncology, hematology, and infusion patients.
• Manage patient symptoms and coordinate care.
• Handle medication refills and referrals.
• Educate patients.
• Coordinate multiple functions for a group of patients in an effective and timely manner.
• Assess patients without face-to-face interaction.
• Use clinical judgment to prioritize patient needs in an ambulatory setting.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits.
• Access to advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development.

What This Job Offers

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