0.8 FTE Infusion

The US Oncology Network • Tigard, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Compass Oncology is seeking Registered Nurses to support its Infusion Oncology care team at West Cancer Center. Under general supervision, the nurse provides professional nursing care to oncology patients in accordance with established standards and practices, recognizing age-specific physiological, psychological, and developmental differences among late-adolescent, adult, middle-aged, and elderly patients. The role supports the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. The position is listed as 32 hours per week (0.8 FTE), with a salary range of $41.17–$69.36 per hour. Final pay is based on applicable experience and qualifications and internal employee equity considerations.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited professional nursing education program.
• Obtain dual licensure in Oregon and Washington within six months of the employment start date.
• Hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Maintain continuing education requirements.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize age-specific differences in late-adolescent, adult, middle-aged, and elderly patients.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Chemotherapy Immunotherapy provider card preferred.
• One to three years of nursing experience, including at least one year in oncology, preferred.
• Oncology experience is a plus; previous Infusion Oncology experience is highly preferred.
• Strong multitasking abilities, positivity, and passion for the work.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with examinations and procedures.
• Maintain efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of examination rooms.
• Assess patients for changes in condition, including abnormal laboratory results, imaging findings, drug reactions, and initiate appropriate action.
• Facilitate dose modifications by assessing the patient and laboratory results, reviewing protocols or treatment plans, calculating doses, and consulting physicians about dosage changes, problems, and symptom management.
• Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports, and maintain central-line catheter devices.
• Administer medications and blood products using the correct product, dosage, route, timing, and technique.
• Document nursing assessments, patient teaching, and fluid and medication administration in patient charts.
• Communicate pertinent information and interventions to physicians.
• Ensure nursing charges are accurate and complete on patient fee slips.
• Act as a resource for medical assistants.
• Triage patient phone calls as needed and document relevant information in patient charts.
• Assess patient and family needs and provide teaching and instructional materials.
• Identify community resources and assist with referrals when necessary.
• Manage medication refill requests received through the pharmacy telephone line and record the information in patient charts.
• Provide nursing coverage for satellite offices as needed.
• Follow OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste, and other materials potentially infected with blood-borne pathogens.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Participate in cross-training programs to develop skills across practice areas and provide support where needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage for benefit-eligible employees working 20 hours or more.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Critical illness, hospital, and legal plans.
• PTO and holiday plans.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Wellness program and incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Jeans Fridays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time