Oncology Infusion RN - Expanded Care Team

Carle; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Urbana, IL is seeking an Expanded Care nurse—a specialized infusion RN—who delivers chemotherapy, manages chemo pumps, and coordinates care within an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include IV infusions, teaching, and documentation in the EMR.

Required licenses and certifications include an IL RN license, BSN, and ONS/ONCC chemotherapy immunotherapy credentials with time-bound ACLS/PALS/BLS as applicable. Collaborative, patient-centered care is essential.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Illinois.
• BSN or nursing diploma.
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy certificate within 1 year.
• ACLS/PALS/BLS certifications within specified timeframes.
• Experience in oncology infusion and chemotherapy pumps.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team-driven setting to drive results and provide customer satisfaction to clinicians, while able to work independently on assigned tasks.
• Ensures ordering providers office has entered appropriate orders and obtained insurance authorization and referral prior to scheduling or treating patients.
• Administers medications as prescribed or per approved algorithms and documents justification and effectiveness.
• Performs ongoing supervision of patient response with each visit and documents in the medical record.
• Provides patient documentation via notes in the EMR per department policy, including treatment notes and patient response to treatment.
• Communicates with physicians and pharmacists via phone or EMR regarding patient updates and condition changes.
• Schedules appointments and effectively communicates appointment schedule and expectations to patients.
• Entering and releasing therapy plans to coordinate care of patient population.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports hospital mission, values, and policies.

Skills

Infusion nursing

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Medication administration

Education

RN license (IDFPR)

Nursing degree/diploma

Job description

Carle Health in Urbana, IL is seeking an Expanded Care nurse—a specialized infusion RN—who delivers chemotherapy, manages chemo pumps, and coordinates care within an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include IV infusions, teaching, and documentation in the EMR.

Required licenses and certifications include an IL RN license, BSN, and ONS/ONCC chemotherapy immunotherapy credentials with time-bound ACLS/PALS/BLS as applicable. Collaborative, patient-centered care is essential.