Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Oncology Infusion Clinic position requiring current chemotherapy certification and at least one year of chemotherapy experience.

Details

• Work in the Oncology Infusion Clinic (SCC Main Infusion Center) of a hospital setting
• Adult patient population receiving chemotherapy and infusion treatments
• Administers PO and SC injections, chemotherapy drugs, and other medications as ordered
• Initiates, regulates, and monitors IV infusions and blood products
• Assists physicians during conscious sedation and minor diagnostic procedures
• Day shift schedule, 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week, 40 hours weekly

Requirements

• Active RN license (Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or multistate compact eNLC)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration certificate from the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
• Current ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate required
• Minimum of 1 year of chemotherapy experience required
• Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program required; BSN preferred
• Strong knowledge of nursing theory, practices, and techniques
• Effective communication skills and ability to respond to cultural and language needs of patients

Additional Information

• Provide direct chemotherapy administration and patient education on treatment and side effects
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and communicate changes in physician orders
• Coordinate patient follow-up care including referrals and post-visit phone triage
• Delegate tasks to support staff as needed
• Interact with patients and families to share care plans during clinic visits and discharge
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible (no local candidates)
• Compliance documentation, including background checks and drug screening, must begin immediately upon offer due to strict facility deadlines
• Travelers must be booked at least 4 weeks from time of offer to meet compliance timelines