Infusion Nurse

University Cancer & Blood Center; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Cancer & Blood Center in Georgia is seeking a registered nurse to join our outpatient oncology team. You will perform comprehensive patient assessments, administer chemotherapy and supportive therapies, and monitor responses in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The ideal candidate holds an ADN or BSN, an active GA RN license, and current BLS certification; oncology or infusion experience is preferred. We value compassionate care, teamwork, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (ADN or BSN).
• Active, unencumbered RN license in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment: perform physical assessments prior to, during and after treatment. Monitor and manage immediate adverse reactions.
• Vascular Access management: initiate and maintain peripheral IVs; access central venous devices (ports, PICC).
• Therapy Administration: verify and administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy and iron per protocols and safety guidelines.
• Clinical Documentation: maintain accurate, timely documentation in OncoEMR.
• Collaborative Care: work with team members across disciplines for coordinated care.
• Patient Education: provide education on treatment plans, side effects, symptom management.
• Professional Development: participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff education.
• Advanced Therapies: training and competencies in scalp cooling and Theranostics.
• Competencies: clinical skills, empathy, safety, multitasking in fast-paced setting.

Skills

Clinical skills

Empathy & communication

Hazardous drug handling

Team collaboration

Education

ADN or BSN

Tools

OncoEMR

Job description

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A REWARDING CAREER WITH A GROWING AND DYNAMIC TEAM? CONSIDER UCBC.

At University Cancer & Blood Center, we pride ourselves on listening. On providing hope, guidance, and comfort. On getting up each day and striving to make a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families. From our front-desk staff to our counselors, nurses, technicians and physicians – who’ve chosen to accept their calling, we salute them for their efforts and recognize them as the very special individuals that they are.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO JOIN US? IF SO WE’D LOVE TO HAVE YOU!

Job Description

• Patient Assessment: perform physical assessments prior to, during and after treatment. Monitor and manage immediate adverse reactions according to standing orders.
• Vascular Access management: initiate and maintain peripheral intravenous lines; access and maintain central venous access devices (i.e. implanted ports, PICC lines)
• Therapy Administration: safely verify and administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy and iron products following strict clinical protocols and safety guidelines.
• Clinical Documentation: maintain accurate, timely and complete documentation of patient assessments, interventions and medication administrations within OncoEMR.
• Collaborative Care: Work closely with team members across disciplines to promote coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Patient Education: provide education to patients and caregivers regarding treatment plans, potential side effects, symptom management. Support patients and families with compassion and understanding.
• Professional Development: participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff education and ongoing professional development.
• Advanced and Emerging Therapies: Complete training and maintain competencies in advanced technologies such as scalp cooling for alopecia prevention and Theranostics.
• Competencies
  • Exceptional clinical skills and judgment.
  • Deep empathy, strong communication, and excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Strict adherence to hazardous drug handling and safety protocols.
  • Ability to thrive and multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic outpatient clinical environment.

Job Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (ADN or BSN)
• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Georgia.
• Current BLS certification required
• Prior experience in oncology, hematology or outpatient infusion services is preferred.