Infusion Nurse

Colorado Urology Associates; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Colorado Urology provides a patient-focused environment where oncology infusion nurses deliver high-quality IV infusions and educate patients about treatment. This full-time role emphasizes independent coordination of safe patient care, triage of calls, and collaboration with providers within a supportive team.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license, have 2+ years of nursing experience, and prefer OCN certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in the state of employment and verified prior to employment.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred.
• BLS, CPR, or ACLS certification required and verified.

Responsibilities

• Verifies regimen orders and administers infusion medications per policy.
• Recognizes infusion reactions and medical emergencies and responds appropriately.
• Triage and prioritize patient needs by direct interaction or phone.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Assists in scheduling patients returning to nursing clinic.
• Documents nursing encounters in the EMR.
• Assess patient functional status and safety needs.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and health professionals.
• Educate patients/families about learning readiness and information.
• Identify and resolve barriers to safe and efficient care delivery.
• Communicate professionally with patients, physicians, vendors, employees, and others.

Skills

Independent work

Customer service

Under pressure

Leadership & problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office & dosage calculations

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

RN license in state

Oncology certification (OCN) preferred

BLS/CPR/ACLS certification

2+ years nursing experience

ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy course (not required initially)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Why Join Us?

At Colorado Urology, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. When you join our team, you become part of an organization committed to exceptional patient care, clinical excellence, innovation, and continuous growth. We foster a collaborative and supportive culture where employees are valued, empowered, and encouraged to make a meaningful impact every day. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to take the next step professionally, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive while helping improve the lives of the patients and communities we serve.

We offer competitive compensation and a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to enjoy your evenings and weekends. Employees also enjoy an outstanding benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs, corporate discounts, paid time off, and much more. At Colorado Urology, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find a rewarding career with purpose.

Job Description:

The Medical Oncology Infusion Nurse is a highly trained medical professional who provides competent, compassionate nursing care of the highest standard. This position will be responsible for independently coordinating and providing safe patient care, including the delivery of IV infusions, educating patients about disease and treatment, triaging patient calls, collaborating with providers, and various office/administrative responsibilities.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Verifies regimen orders and administers infusion medications and supportive care medications according to institutional policies and protocols.
• Recognizes and responds to infusion reactions and other medical emergencies.
• Triage and prioritize needs of patients either directly or by phone.
• Participates and monitors quality improvement activities.
• Assists in the clinical scheduling of patients returning to nursing clinic.
• Documents nursing encounters in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Performs assessments of patients’ functional ability and recognizes physical and safety needs of patients.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and other health professionals.
• Assess readiness of patient/family to learn and provide individualized patient education.
• Identifies and works to resolve barriers that impede quality, safe, and efficient delivery of patient treatment and care.
• Communicate effectively, courteously, and professionally with patients, physicians, vendors, employees, guests, and all others accessing the practice.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment and will be verified prior to employment.
• RN with Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred.
• BLS, CPR, or ACLS certification required and will be verified prior to employment.
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience.
• Competent in venipuncture, vascular access, and IV infusion skills.
• Critical care, infusion, or oncology nursing experience preferred.
• Completion of ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy courseis not required upon hire but would be expected to be completed within 2 years.

Knowledge, Competencies & Skills:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent customer service capabilities are required.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Superior leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in commonly used computer software (ex., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong math (specifically dosage calculations) and analytical skills.

Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, skill level, and geographic location. Compensation may vary depending on the state or region in which the position is located, in accordance with applicable laws.
This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until an offer has been extendedand accepted.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Our Practice is an equal opportunity employer. We do notdiscriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteranstatus, or sexual orientation.
The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.