Registered Nurse Outpatient Oncology Infusion PRN
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Outpatient Medical Oncology Infusion Clinic at Saint Joseph Hospital provides and coordinates patient-centered care using the nursing process. The RN delivers safe, evidence-based oncology care through therapeutic interventions, advanced technology, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to support patients throughout their cancer treatment journey. The role provides comprehensive care by assessing patients’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs and partnering with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team. The RN develops individualized plans of care incorporating patient education, symptom management, and preparation for ongoing support beyond the clinic. The position collaborates with oncologists, pharmacists, and other partners to coordinate care, prioritize treatments, and ensure safe, timely infusion services in a fast-paced outpatient setting. The RN evaluates outcomes, adapts care plans as patient needs evolve, and contributes to quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and clinical excellence while upholding legal, ethical, and regulatory standards. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends or major holidays. The role is PRN, with 0 scheduled weekly hours, and is located at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado.
Requirements
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
- Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain a BSN within four years of their hire date.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
Nice To Haves
- Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN).
- Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Certification.
- Two or more years of oncology infusion or chemotherapy experience.
- Experience administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive infusion therapies.
Responsibilities
- Provide and coordinate patient-centered care using the nursing process.
- Deliver safe, evidence-based oncology care through therapeutic interventions, advanced technology, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Assess patients’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs and partner with patients and families throughout treatment.
- Develop individualized plans of care using critical thinking and clinical expertise.
- Provide patient education and symptom management, and prepare patients for ongoing support beyond the clinic.
- Collaborate with oncologists, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary partners to coordinate care and prioritize treatments.
- Ensure safe, timely infusion services in a fast-paced outpatient setting.
- Evaluate outcomes and adapt care plans as patient needs evolve.
- Contribute to quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and clinical excellence.
- Uphold legal, ethical, and regulatory standards of nursing practice.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package covering programs intended to support wellness across living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
