Registered Nurse, Chemotherapy Center, FT Days
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides safe, high-quality nursing care to adult patients receiving oncology and non-oncology infusion therapies in an outpatient infusion center. The role supports complex infusion treatments, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologics, hydration, blood products, and other IV medications. The nurse collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and the interdisciplinary care team to promote optimal patient outcomes while meeting regulatory and safety standards. The position is at Vassar Brothers Medical Center’s Chemotherapy Center in Poughkeepsie, New York. The work involves some occupational risk and exposure to dirt, odors, noise, and human waste. Physical effort is medium to heavy, with exertion of up to 50 pounds. An Associate Degree in Nursing is required; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred. The role requires a current, unrestricted New York RN license, current BLS and ACLS certifications, and an ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate or the ability to obtain it within three months of hire. The stated salary range is $48.49–$73.58.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
- Current, unrestricted New York Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Current ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate, or ability to obtain it within three months of hire.
- Minimum of 1–2 years of recent RN experience in an infusion center, oncology, hematology, or related acute care setting.
- Demonstrated experience administering IV medications and managing vascular access.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification.
- Experience with both oncology and non-oncology infusion therapies.
- Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and computerized provider order entry (CPOE).
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments before, during, and after infusion therapy to ensure patient safety and treatment readiness.
- Safely administer oncology and non-oncology infusion therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologics, monoclonal antibodies, hydration, antibiotics, blood products, and supportive care medications.
- Monitor patients for infusion-related reactions and adverse events, initiate appropriate interventions, and escalate care as necessary.
- Demonstrate knowledge of symptom management specific to oncology issues.
- Demonstrate competency in administering high-risk medications and adhere to established protocols, policies, and evidence-based standards, such as ONS guidelines.
- Manage vascular access devices, including peripheral IVs, implanted ports, PICC lines, and central venous catheters.
- Accurately document assessments, medication administration, patient responses, and education in the electronic health record.
- Verify medication orders, dosing, and laboratory parameters according to clinical protocols and safety standards.
- Adhere to infection control, safety regulations, organizational policies, and regulatory and accreditation requirements.
- Educate patients and caregivers about treatment plans, medication side effects, symptom management, and post-infusion care.
- Communicate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacy, and infusion center staff to coordinate patient care.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain required competencies and certifications.
- Demonstrate regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
