Infuion RN

The Oncology Infusion RN is key to clinical success because they provide compassionate and professional direct patient care in our oncology clinic setting. This position has opportunities to make a difference in patient and family lives with the skilled education they provide. Effective collaboration with your clinical team creates a win for all. An Oncology Infusion Nurse exemplifies proficient knowledge in the administration of cancer and hematology-related treatments, using up-to-date, evidence-based and clinically supported safety guidelines.

Essential Job Duties:

• Administering chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy, and Bispecific agents, antiemetics, analgesics, hematopoietic growth factors, and other medications to patients following appropriate guidelines and standards.
• Comprehensive assessments and monitoring of patients’ status throughout treatment process, communicating concerns effectively to provider.
• Monitor, recognize, and respond accordingly to adverse drug related reactions and emergencies.
• Documentation of patient care using electronic medical record system.
• Evaluating, verifying, administering, and completing provider orders with accuracy.
• Collaborate with Admix Tech to ensure accurate verification and safe medication administration.
• Safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials also following USP 800.
• Follow the 7 rights (right person, medication, dose, time, route, reason, and documentation) of medication administration with each patient.
• Demonstrating competency in the performance of simple and complex diagnostic and therapeutic. procedures including but not limited to IV and port access, maintaining vascular devices, administration of IV medication and injections.
• Demonstrating competency in reviewing tests and lab values pertinent to each patients’ care and communicating necessary results to providers.
• Collaborate and communicate with providers and other staff members to ensure cohesive patient care.
• Provide instruction to patients and families on managing side effects related to disease process and related treatments.
• Stay updated on advancements, treatments, and best practices pertaining to patient care and nursing standards.
• Maintain licensure/certifications and comply with state and federal regulations regarding nursing practice.
• Regular, predictable attendance and on-site presence during scheduled shifts is essential to ensure patient access, clinical continuity, and safe care delivery. Employees must report to work as scheduled, be punctual, and remain at work for assigned hours. For roles requiring coordination with patients, providers, and/or teams, consistent availability during scheduled hours is necessary to maintain safe and effective operations, continuity of work, and timely completion of job responsibilities. Employees must follow established call-out and scheduling procedures and provide timely notice of unscheduled absences when feasible. OSG will comply with applicable federal and Oregon laws regarding protected leave and reasonable accommodations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management, for which appropriate training will be provided, to support departmental objectives and organizational success.

Required Qualifications:

• Nursing degree (Baccalaureate, Associate or Diploma) from an accredited school of nursing
• Current RN License in State of Oregon
• Basic Life Support certification within 2 months of hire
• Current proficiency in IV access of all types
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) within 2 years of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years recent RN experience in a patient care setting
• One-year experience in an inpatient or outpatient oncology clinical setting
• BSN preferred
• Current knowledge of chemotherapeutic agents, administration, side effects management and patient learning needs
• Current OCN
• Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certified
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system
• Bilingual preferred - Spanish

A successful Infusion RN will…

• Enjoy a busy and fast-paced daily routine
• Exercise observational and intuitive abilities to assess patient needs
• Enjoy working where they can truly make a difference in patient care
• Possess strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Value a supportive team environment where help is always an ask away