Oncology Infusion Nurse – Chemotherapy Certified

University of South Alabama Health System; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Alabama Health System in Mobile, AL is seeking a registered nurse to join the Hematology/Oncology clinic and support chemotherapy administration and patient care.

The role involves assisting physicians, preparing and administering chemotherapy, arranging labs, coordinating tests and procedures, documenting patient records, and educating patients and families on treatment and home care, while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; minimum 2 years of professional nursing experience.
• RN licensure required; Alabama or Compact State Licensure.
• Chemotherapy administration certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Assists the oncology physicians in the medical management of outpatients in the Hematology/Oncology clinic
• Administers chemotherapy as ordered by the physicians
• Assists in obtaining pre and post labs for treatment and evaluation of patients
• Implements teaching strategies related to education of patients and families regarding illness, therapy and home care on an outpatient basis
• Maintains familiarity with current methods of treating patients by both state of the art and investigational means through in-services
• Interacts with physicians, patients and staff in a professional manner
• Maintains inventories of chemotherapy drugs and supplies
• Orders chemotherapy drugs and supplies for restocking
• Pre-certifies tests and procedures; explains to patients; reviews lab reports
• Calls prescriptions to pharmacies; schedules appointments
• Ensures OSHA and Risk Management compliance with Manager
• Completes mandatory department and hospital requirements
• Adheres to infection control and safety standards

Skills

Patient monitoring during chemotherapy

Staff training & orientation

Education

RN license (Alabama or compact state)

Chemotherapy certification

Job description

University of South Alabama Health System in Mobile, AL is seeking a registered nurse to join the Hematology/Oncology clinic and support chemotherapy administration and patient care.

The role involves assisting physicians, preparing and administering chemotherapy, arranging labs, coordinating tests and procedures, documenting patient records, and educating patients and families on treatment and home care, while upholding safety standards.