RN Infusion - Oncology

The US Oncology Network • Tigard, OR

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care for oncology patients in accordance with established standards and practices. The role requires awareness of age-specific physiological, psychological, and developmental differences among late-adolescent, adult, middle-aged, and elderly patients. The nurse supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

The position supports the Infusion Oncology care team at Compass Oncology’s West Cancer Center. The clinic is described as being in Clackamas, Oregon; the employment details also list West Cancer Center (Tigard, Oregon). The schedule is 40 hours per week, 1.0 FTE, Monday through Friday. Oncology experience is a plus, and previous infusion oncology experience is highly preferred.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program.
• Obtain dual licensure in Oregon and Washington within six months of the employment start date.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of nursing experience, including at least one year in oncology preferred.
• Strong multitasking abilities and a positive, passionate approach to work.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Chemotherapy Immunotherapy provider card preferred.
• Oncology experience is a plus; previous infusion oncology experience is highly preferred.
• At least one year of oncology nursing experience preferred.

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, x-rays, scans, and drug reactions, and initiate appropriate action.
• Facilitate dose modifications by assessing the patient and laboratory results, consulting protocols or treatment plans, calculating doses, and consulting physicians about dosage modifications, 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 or amount, route, time, and technique.
• Document nursing assessments, patient education, 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.
• Serve 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.
• Recognize community resources available to patients and assist with referrals when necessary.
• Manage medication refill requests received through the pharmacy telephone line and record 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 bloodborne pathogens.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Participate in cross-training to develop skills across multiple practice areas and provide support where needed.
• Maintain continuing education requirements.

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