Registered Nurse - Levine Cancer Oncology Infusion University
About The Position
The RN Clinical Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility or department policies, procedures, and protocols, under the supervision of the nursing leader. The nurse helps maintain a safe work environment and maintains clinical and professional competency appropriate to the patients served. Levine Cancer Institute’s University Infusion Clinic is a specialized outpatient center providing infusion therapies to patients receiving cancer treatment and those with hematologic disorders. Services include chemotherapy and immunotherapy, targeted biologic treatments, supportive care infusions such as antiemetics, hydration, and antibiotics, blood product administration, and central line care and maintenance. The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; the listed schedule is 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one day off each week.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse, or a temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner, in the applicable state.
- BLS certification required per policy guidelines.
- Ability to speak English fluently and understandably.
- Ability to concentrate and respond quickly to changes in patient or clinic conditions.
- Physical ability to walk, stand, sit, lift, reach, bend, push, and pull, including lifting up to 75 pounds.
- Intact sight, hearing, smell, and touch, and finger dexterity.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Oncology experience.
- Proficiency in IV therapy, bone marrow procedures, spinals, thoracenteses, paracenteses, and phlebotomy.
- Oncology certification.
Responsibilities
- Identify expected outcomes for patients’ individualized treatment plans.
- Implement treatment plans and coordinate all aspects of care delivery.
- Educate and counsel patients and family members about health needs, health care activities, immunization requirements, medication effects, and contraindications.
- Meet the clinical needs of oncology and infusion patients using relevant knowledge and expertise.
- Recognize medication and solution incompatibilities and factors affecting stability.
- Perform facility acuity coding by selecting the appropriate service level for a diverse patient population.
- Ensure pertinent clinical information is documented in the patient’s medical record and supports the selected service level.
- Help maintain a safe work environment and perform job responsibilities safely.
- Maintain clinical and professional competency appropriate to the patient population served.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and well-being programs.
- Competitive compensation and potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and opportunities for annual performance-based increases.
- Paid time off programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Sign-on bonus eligibility based on eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
