Oncology Infusion Nurse Practitioner

El Camino Health Medical Network; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and productivity? a

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

401K, HSA, FSA

Professional development opportunities

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

El Camino Health Medical Network seeks an Oncology Infusion Nurse Practitioner to deliver advanced care in a high-acuity outpatient infusion center. You will manage chemotherapy and immunotherapy infusions, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and lead quality and safety initiatives.

You will educate patients and families about treatment plans, manage toxicities, and participate in clinical research when applicable. Excellent communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in NP program required.
• Current RN and NP licensure in state of practice.
• Board certification as NP in Adult/Family/Acute Care

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: Perform comprehensive assessments after infusion treatments for high-risk patients.
• Direct Patient Care: Manage acute infusion reactions and toxicities per protocols.
• Direct Patient Care: Order and interpret labs for patient safety of receiving drug.
• Direct Patient Care: Prescribe medications within scope of practice.
• Direct Patient Care: Conduct follow-up visits for toxicity checks and urgent symptom evaluations.
• Infusion Center Operations: Oversee safe administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologics, and supportive infusions.
• Infusion Center Operations: Provide real-time clinical support for symptom triage and escalation of care.
• Infusion Center Operations: Ensure compliance with safety standards for handling hazardous drugs.
• Patient Education and Counseling: Educate patients and families on treatment plans and side effects.
• Patient Education and Counseling: Provide anticipatory guidance for complex cancer therapies.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with oncologists, pharmacists, infusion nurses, social workers.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Participate in tumor boards and care-planning meetings.
• Academic and Research Integration: Support clinical trials by assessing eligibility and monitoring adverse events.
• Academic and Research Integration: Document research-related data when applicable.
• Quality, Safety, and Leadership: Contribute to workflow optimization and patient-safety initiatives.
• Quality, Safety, and Leadership: Mentor nursing staff and participate in student education.
• Quality, Safety, and Leadership: Develop clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Quality, Safety, and Leadership: Follow NCCN, ASCO, ONS guidelines.

Skills

Oncology pharmacology

Infusion therapy

Patient education

Clinical leadership

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Nurse Practitioner program

NP licensure (State)

DEA registration

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

NCCN guidelines

ASCO/ONS guidelines

Job description

Oncology Infusion Nurse Practitioner

The Oncology Infusion Nurse Practitioner provides advanced clinical care to patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and supportive infusions. This role supports a high-acuity outpatient infusion center within a community medical center and integrates direct patient care, symptom management, clinical leadership, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The NP contributes to evidence-based oncology practice and may participate in clinical research activities.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care

• Perform comprehensive assessments after infusion treatments of high-risk patients who have treatment associated reactions.
• Manage acute infusion reactions and treatment-related toxicities using established protocols.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests for patient safety of receiving drug.
• Prescribe medications and supportive therapies within scope of practice.
• Conduct follow-up visits for toxicity checks, urgent symptom evaluations, and treatment clearance.

Infusion Center Clinical Operations

• Oversee safe administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologics, blood products, and supportive infusions in collaboration with infusion nursing staff.
• Provide real-time clinical support for symptom triage and escalation of care.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal safety standards for handling hazardous drugs.

Patient Education and Counseling

• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, expected side effects, and symptom-management strategies.
• Provide anticipatory guidance to support patients throughout complex cancer therapies.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with medical oncologists, pharmacists, infusion nurses, social workers, and other team members to coordinate comprehensive care.
• Participate in tumor boards, care-planning meetings, and quality-improvement initiatives.

Academic and Research Integration

• Support clinical trials by assessing eligibility, monitoring adverse events, and documenting research-related data when applicable.
• Maintain current knowledge of emerging therapies and evidence-based oncology practices.

Quality, Safety, and Leadership

• Contribute to workflow optimization and patient-safety initiatives within the infusion center.
• Mentor nursing staff and participate in the education of students and trainees.
• Assist in developing clinical protocols and practice guidelines.
• Follow institutional policies, clinical pathways, and national oncology guidelines (NCCN, ASCO, ONS).

Qualifications

Required

• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current RN and NP licensure in state of practice.
• DEA registration and prescriptive authority.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• National certification as an Adult, Family, or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• 2 years of Outpatient Medical Oncology experience as a Nurse Practitioner
• ONS/ONCC chemotherapy and biotherapy certification (or obtained shortly after hire).
• Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) (obtained within one year of hire)

Preferred

• Experience in an oncology infusion or outpatient oncology setting
• Experience in an academic or research-driven environment.
• Strong skills in symptom management and urgent oncology care.

Core Competencies

• Proficiency in oncology pharmacology and infusion therapy.
• Ability to manage complex and acutely ill patients.
• Strong communication and patience skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous learning.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and productivity bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage
• 401K, HSA, FSA
• Professional development opportunities
• Sign-on Bonus