Infusion Center RN (Full-Time)

The Iowa Clinic; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off (PTO)

Health, dental, vision insurance

Volunteer opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

The Iowa Clinic in Central Iowa is seeking an Infusion Center Registered Nurse to provide safe, compassionate care to patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other IV therapies in our outpatient infusion center.

You will work with oncology providers and pharmacy, perform assessments, monitor for side effects, and educate patients and families throughout the cancer journey. Iowa RN license and BLS required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum of 3 years RN experience in infusion services preferred.
• Must possess excellent IV skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, biotherapy, blood products, hydration, supportive medications, injections, and other ordered infusion treatments.
• Verify treatment plans, medication orders, and laboratory results prior to treatment administration.
• Follow established chemotherapy and medication safety standards.
• Complete patient assessments before, during, and following treatment.
• Monitor patients for and respond to any treatment-related side effects and reactions.
• Initiate and manage peripheral IV access and central venous devices.
• Educate patients regarding treatments, potential side effects, and symptom management.
• Collaborate with oncology providers, pharmacy, scheduling, and other clinical staff.

Skills

Infusion nursing

IV skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Looking for a career where you love what you do and who you do it with? You're in the right place.

Healthcare here is different - we're locally owned and led by our physicians, and all decisions arealwaysmade right here in Central Iowa.

By working at The Iowa Clinic, you'll get to make a difference while seeing a difference in our workplace. Because as one clinic dedicated to exceptional care, we're committed to exceeding expectations, showing compassion and collaborating to provide the kind of care most of us got into this business to deliver in the first place.

Think you've got what it takes to join our TIC team? Keep reading...

The Infusion Registered Nurse provides safe, compassionate, and high-quality care to patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, supportive medications, and other intravenous or injectable treatments within the outpatient infusion center.

This role requires strong clinical assessment skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in a patient's condition. The Infusion RN works closely with providers, pharmacy, fellow nurses, and other members of the oncology care team to ensure treatments are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established treatment plans, policies, and evidence-based practices.

Because our patients often receive treatment with us over an extended period of time, this position also offers the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with patients and their families while supporting them throughout their cancer journey.

A day in the life...

Wondering what a day in the life of a Infusion Center Registered Nurse at The Iowa Clinic might look like?

• Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, biotherapy, blood products, hydration, supportive medications, injections, and other ordered infusion treatments.
• Verify treatment plans, medication orders, and laboratory results prior to treatment administration.
• Follow established chemotherapy and medication safety standards.
• Complete patient assessments before, during, and following treatment.
• Monitor patients for and respond to any treatment-related side effects, hypersensitivity reactions, infusion reactions, and other changes in condition.
• Initiate and manage peripheral IV access and access implanted ports and other central venous access devices.
• Obtain laboratory specimens as ordered.
• Reiterate education to patients regarding treatments, medications, potential side effects, symptom management, and when to contact the healthcare team.
• Collaborate closely with oncology providers, pharmacy, scheduling, authorization teams, and other clinical staff to coordinate patient care.

This job might be for you if...

Education

• Associate's Degree in Nursing Program required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years RN experience in infusion services preferred.
• Must possess excellent IV skills.

Required Licenses

• RN license in the state of Iowa
• BLS certification
• State of Iowa Mandatory Reporter Certification.

Bonus points if...

• You have Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN)
• Previous oncology, hematology, infusion, or chemotherapy administration experience.
• Previous experience accessing implanted ports and managing central venous access devices.

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What's in it for you

• One of the best 401(k) programs in central Iowa, including employer match and profit sharing
• Employee incentives to share in the Clinic's success
• Generous PTO accruals
• and paid holidays
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Quarterly volunteer opportunities through a variety of local nonprofits
• Training and development programs
• Opportunities to have fun with your colleagues, including TIC night at the Iowa Cubs, employee appreciation tailgate party, Adventureland day, State Fair tickets, annual holiday party, drive-in movie night... we could go on and on
• Monthly departmental celebrations, jeans days and clinic-wide competitions
• Employee rewards and recognition program
• Health and wellness program with up to $350/year in incentives
• Employee feedback surveys
• All employee meetings, team huddles and transparent communication