RN Infusion Therapy - PRN

Uintah Basin Medical Center•Roosevelt, UT

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) at our Cancer Care & Infusion Center supports patients primarily at our Roosevelt location, with occasional coverage at our Vernal site. In this role, you’ll provide specialized care to patients undergoing infusion therapies. The RN is a professional caregiver responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. Utilizing the nursing process, technology, therapeutic interventions, and evidence-based practice, the RN collaborates with other healthcare team members while also engaging in patient education and mentoring. In this role, you’ll work closely with oncologists, physicians, pharmacists, and fellow nurses to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate treatment. This position plays a key role in enhancing patient outcomes, ensuring clinical excellence, and supporting a high standard of operational efficiency and patient satisfaction.

Requirements

Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
Compassionate, patient-centered care approach
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Professional etiquette and demeanor
Team collaboration and interdisciplinary cooperation
Time management, organization, and accountability
Accurate, timely documentation and charting
Familiarity with legal and regulatory aspects of care
Respect for cultural, spiritual, and religious diversity
Basic math and reasoning for medication calculations and data input
Ability to see, hear, read, and assess patients and respond quickly in urgent/emergency situations.
Manual dexterity for handling complex equipment, starting IVs, and computer documentation.
Frequent lifting, walking, bending, and transferring patients and equipment.
Ability to stand for extended periods and assist in physically demanding tasks.
Must be able to drive for travel between sites and interpret traffic signals and signage.
Associate's Degree in Nursing (ASN) preferred
Current Utah RN license
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – within 6 months of hire
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – within 6 months of hire
ONS Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy Fundamentals Certificate – within 6 months of hire
ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate – within 2-3 years of hire

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and apply the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation).
Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hydration, and other infusion treatments per provider orders, adhering to medication safety protocols.
Initiate and manage venous access (peripheral and central), including PICC line placement (training available if needed).
Monitor patients’ hemodynamic status and adjust care plans in collaboration with providers.
Demonstrate clinical judgment, sound decision-making, and prioritization in a fast-paced environment.
Supervise and delegate tasks to LPNs and CNAs, fostering professionalism and teamwork.
Mentor and orient new or temporary staff.
Maintain compliance with ethical, legal, and professional nursing standards.
Document care accurately and promptly in the electronic health record (EHR).
Review charts and physician orders to ensure timely, appropriate care; apply charges for rendered services.
Obtain and verify informed consent as required.
Participate in performance evaluations, competency assessments, quality improvement initiatives, and workplace safety/infection control programs.
Collaborate effectively with physicians, pharmacists, leadership, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
Educate patients and families on treatment plans, side effects, and follow-up care.
Assist in discharge planning, outpatient referrals, and home health coordination.
Support operational flow by working with administrative and support departments.
Participate in hospital initiatives, community outreach events, disaster preparedness, and educational programs.
Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, and emotional resilience in a dynamic outpatient oncology setting.
Uphold organizational values and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
Perform clerical duties including appointment scheduling, phone communication, and documentation support.
Assist with medication preauthorization workflows, support cost-effective supply use, and coordinate tasks to enhance clinic efficiency.
Participate in disaster preparedness activities and occasionally assist other departments as needed.
Other duties as assigned or requested.
Ensures that appearance and personal conduct are always professional.
Excellent attendance record.
Wears appropriate clothing for job functions and wears ID badge.
Builds and maintains a positive and cooperative working relationship with physicians, administration, and staff.
Represents the organization positively and professionally in the community.
Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and alignment with the organization's mission and values
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
Complies with all organizational policies.
Demonstrates the Healing Model.
Support a safe, organized, and clean care environment by restocking supplies, performing light housekeeping, and following infection control, quality, and equipment maintenance protocols.
Participate in quality, safety, and infection control practices as outlined in policy.
Recognize and report equipment malfunctions or environmental concerns.