Registered Nurse (RN) Infusion Center

Inova • Fairfax, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Schar Cancer Institute’s Adult Infusion Clinic is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Fairfax location. This is a full-time day-shift role, with three 12-hour shifts per week. The clinic is open Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

The Infusion Center Registered Nurse communicates and works cooperatively with other clinical disciplines, using an integrated approach to achieve desired patient outcomes. The nurse takes responsibility for lifelong learning and self-development, contributes to improving practice settings, and provides direction and guidance to others as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. The role calls for leadership in decision-making and problem-solving, comprehensive patient and family education about treatments and medications including chemotherapy, and keeping patients and families informed about the plan of care. The nurse also works with the healthcare team to connect patients and families with appropriate resources and support.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of Registered Nurse clinical experience.
• BSN or ADN; if hired with an ADN, complete a BSN within 5 years of the start date.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification from the American Heart Association.
• Chemotherapy Card required within 3 months.
• RN license and eligibility to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Proficient in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to display a caring demeanor toward others.
• Proficient computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous chemotherapy infusion experience strongly preferred.
• Previous Epic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with others, respecting and understanding other clinical disciplines.
• Use an integrated approach to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Assume responsibility for self-development through lifelong learning and contribute to improvements in practice settings.
• Provide direction and guidance to others and serve as a resource, preceptor, and mentor.
• Use leadership skills in decision-making and problem-solving.
• Provide comprehensive patient and family education about treatments, medications, chemotherapy, and other appropriate topics.
• Keep patients and families informed about all aspects of the plan of care.
• Work with the healthcare team to provide patients and families with appropriate resources and support.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Team member wellness program.
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible retirement contributions, starting on the first day.
• Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance.
• Up to $10,000 in student loan assistance.
• Up to 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost for team members, their spouses or partners, and their children.
• Sign-on bonus eligibility.
• Relocation assistance eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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