Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse (RN)

About the role

aoncology is hiring a Chemo Infusion RN for its Messino Cancer Centers. The nurse provides safe, accurate and efficient patient care, including patient assessment, review of labs and vital signs, medication safety, dose verification and drug administration, and follows all Job Breakdown Instructions (JBIs) for the role.

Key responsibilities

• Safely and accurately administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy, supportive care and non-oncologic agents as ordered by providers, using ONS standards and guidelines.
• Provide triage care when necessary and communicate patient condition to the multidisciplinary team.
• Dispose of biohazardous waste safely per OSHA and NIOSH guidelines.
• Educate patients and caregivers about medications, side effects and the planned treatment course, and document treatments thoroughly, accurately and timely in the EMR.
• Prioritize incoming calls and messages from patients, families, hospitals, nursing facilities, pharmacies and physicians, and respond within the appropriate time frame.
• Assist with inventory and restocking of medical supplies, place stock in storage areas and recommend new purchases.
• Complete annual safety and nursing trainings, attend mandatory staff meetings, assist in training new employees and comply with patient privacy and company policies.
• Work at any company location as needed and work overtime when given sufficient notice.

Required profile

• Nursing degree and unencumbered RN license in the state of employment or a multi-state license.
• Current CPR and BLS certifications and a valid driver's license with a vehicle for travel between clinic locations.
• Experience with hematology/oncology patients in a clinic or hospital setting.
• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and to work remotely when required.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Proficiency in the EMR.
• Critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, time management and organization.
• Interpersonal effectiveness, conflict management and delegation.

What we offer

• Pay range of $30.34 - $43.97.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus.