RN Infusion - PRN

The US Oncology Network • Tigard, OR

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Compass Oncology is seeking a Registered Nurse to support its Infusion Oncology care team at clinics in Clackamas, Tigard, and Rose Quarter, Oregon. The nurse floats between Oregon locations and provides professional nursing care to oncology patients under general supervision, following established standards and practices. The role requires awareness of age-specific physiological, psychological, and developmental differences among late adolescents, adults, middle-aged patients, and elderly patients. The nurse also supports the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

This is a per-diem/on-call position of up to 20 hours per week. Oncology experience is a plus, and prior infusion oncology experience is highly preferred. The position calls for strong multitasking skills and a positive, patient-centered approach. The stated hourly salary range is $41.17–$69.36; final offers depend 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.
• Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Maintain continuing education requirements.
• Have 1–3 years of nursing experience, including at least one year in oncology preferred.
• Demonstrate strong multitasking abilities and a positive, patient-centered approach.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Chemotherapy Immunotherapy provider card.
• Oncology experience.
• Previous Infusion Oncology experience, highly 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 patients 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, route, time, 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 person to 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 available to patients and assist with referrals when necessary.
• Manage medication refill requests from 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 blood-borne pathogens.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Participate in cross-training 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 greater.
• 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

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