Impactful Oncology Infusion Nurse (Correctional Health)

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Traversal Health is seeking an Oncology Infusion RN to provide safe, quality cancer care to patients in a correctional facility clinic. You will deliver chemotherapy and related therapies, coordinate with the care team, and educate patients throughout their treatment journey.

The role requires a Missouri or compact state RN license, at least one year of RN experience, and completion of an Oncology card within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Current Missouri or compact state RN license.
• Minimum one year of RN experience.
• ONS Adult Chemotherapy/Biotherapy card within 30 days of hire.
• Oncology or infusion nursing experience preferred.
• Oncology certification strongly recommended within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs direct patient care with the correctional health team.
• Collaborates with physicians to treat symptoms and disease progression.
• Follows escalation protocols for urgent issues and notifies providers.
• Performs telephone triage and patient education.
• Administers chemotherapy and related therapies per standards.
• Maintains documentation in EMR and ensures drug safety.

Skills

Nursing principles

Oncology practices

Empathy toward patients

Team collaboration

Coping with death

Correctional facility experience

Education

MO RN license (state compact)

ONS Oncology/Biotherapy card

BLS certification

Oncology infusion experience

Oncology certification within 2 years

Job description

Traversal Health is seeking an Oncology Infusion RN to provide safe, quality cancer care to patients in a correctional facility clinic. You will deliver chemotherapy and related therapies, coordinate with the care team, and educate patients throughout their treatment journey.

The role requires a Missouri or compact state RN license, at least one year of RN experience, and completion of an Oncology card within 30 days.