RN- Chemo- Willing to train
Glendale, Arizona
As an Oncology Infusion RN, you will play a critical role in the assessment, planning, coordination, and delivery of high-quality infusion and chemotherapy care to patients throughout their treatment journey.
Posted Sep 23
- Unit and setting
- Palo Verde Cancer Clinic · Clinic Palo Verde Cancer Clinic
- License
- RN license Current Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) license required.Current Arizona RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current Arizona RN license Current Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) license required. Check your license
- Certification
- Current CPR/BLS certification Current CPR/BLS certification required.
- Also asks
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
Preferred
- Education
- BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Experience
- 1 year chemotherapy or oncology infusion experience Minimum of one year of chemotherapy or oncology infusion experience preferred.
- Experience
- Oncology/hematology experience Oncology/hematology experience strongly preferred.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Arizona PRN rolesArizona PRN postings that state pay run $71k/yr to $125k/yr, the middle half $81k/yr to $108k/yr, across 113 postings.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Safely calculate, prepare, and administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, and infusion medications Safely calculate, prepare, and administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, and infusion medications according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Day to day
- Review and verify laboratory values before treatment Review and verify laboratory values prior to treatment administration.
- Day to day
- Monitor patients before, during, and after infusions Monitor patients before, during, and after infusions for reactions, side effects, and changes in condition.
- Day to day
- Operate and troubleshoot infusion pumps and related clinical equipment Operate and troubleshoot infusion pumps and related clinical equipment.
- Day to day
- Collaborate with providers on dose modifications and treatment adjustments Collaborate with providers regarding dose modifications and treatment adjustments when clinically appropriate.
- Day to day
- Triage patient phone calls and coordinate care with physicians and teams Triage patient phone calls and coordinate care with physicians, care coordinators, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Day to day
- Manage medication refill requests and coordinate follow-up care Manage medication refill requests and coordinate follow-up care as needed.
- Day to day
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and symptom management Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, symptom management, and supportive care resources.
- Charting
- EMR Assess and document patient symptoms, treatment responses, vital signs, allergies, medications, and clinical changes accurately within the EMR.
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Oncology is a specialty you move into. Chemo cards are the working credential; infusion hires in too.
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Palo Verde Cancer Clinic
Full-time
In-Office | Glendale, AZ United States
Overview
Join a compassionate and collaborative oncology team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centered care. As an Oncology Infusion RN, you will play a critical role in the assessment, planning, coordination, and delivery of high-quality infusion and chemotherapy care to patients throughout their treatment journey. This position is ideal for an experienced nurse who is passionate about oncology, thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment, and values meaningful patient relationships.
The Oncology Infusion RN is responsible for the safe administration of chemotherapy and biotherapy treatments in accordance with physician orders, ONS standards, and established clinical protocols while ensuring outstanding patient education, advocacy, and support.
What you will be doing
Chemotherapy & Infusion Services
Safely calculate, prepare, and administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, and infusion medications according to physician orders and established protocols.
Review and verify laboratory values prior to treatment administration.
Monitor patients before, during, and after infusions for reactions, side effects, and changes in condition.
Maintain current knowledge of oncology treatment protocols and infusion best practices.
Operate and troubleshoot infusion pumps and related clinical equipment.
Collaborate with providers regarding dose modifications and treatment adjustments when clinically appropriate.
Adhere to ONS guidelines and OSHA safety standards related to chemotherapy handling and biohazard precautions.
Patient Care & Clinical Support
Deliver compassionate, professional nursing care while maintaining patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
Assess and document patient symptoms, treatment responses, vital signs, allergies, medications, and clinical changes accurately within the EMR.
Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, symptom management, and supportive care resources.
Triage patient phone calls and coordinate care with physicians, care coordinators, and interdisciplinary teams.
Identify treatment-related complications and initiate appropriate nursing interventions promptly.
Support efficient patient flow throughout the infusion clinic while maintaining exceptional patient experience standards.
Manage medication refill requests and coordinate follow-up care as needed.
Serve as a patient advocate and connect patients with community and supportive resources when appropriate.
What you must have
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
Compassionate bedside manner with a commitment to quality oncology care.
Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced infusion environment.
Team-oriented mindset with a proactive and collaborative approach.
Commitment to ongoing professional growth and clinical excellence.
Education & Experience
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Minimum of one year of chemotherapy or oncology infusion experience preferred.
Oncology/hematology experience strongly preferred.
Licensure & Certifications
Current Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
Current CPR/BLS certification required.
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What's around it?
Glendale, AZFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $1,528/mo
- Household income
- $73,530/yr, all local households, not nurse pay