Outpatient Oncology Registered Nurse (RN)

The Outpatient Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct nursing care to adult patients in an infusion and cancer treatment setting. This role involves a variety of responsibilities that focus on patient assessments, treatment management, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform patient assessments and verify treatment plans and laboratory results.
• Establish and manage peripheral and central venous access.
• Administer prescribed therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologic agents, IVIG, iron infusions, hydration, blood and blood products, injections, and other supportive medications.
• Monitor patients for treatment-related side effects, hypersensitivity reactions, extravasation, and other complications, initiating appropriate interventions as necessary.
• Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans and procedures.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to healthcare providers and coordinate care with pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience preferred.
• Recent experience in outpatient and oncology nursing is strongly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Licensure: Current California RN License required.
• Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS), ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate; Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification preferred.

Work Environment:

• Day shift with varied start times of 7:00 and 7:30 AM.
• 10-hour shifts from Monday through Friday; no weekends or on-call responsibilities.
• This facility is a nicotine-free environment, and all drug screen reports must confirm a negative result for nicotine/cotinine.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, specifically Epic.

Join the team to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients undergoing cancer treatment and become a vital part of their healthcare journey.