Registered Nurse-Hematology/Oncology

Indiana University Health System; Frankfort (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement savings with employer

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Health insurance

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking passionate, experienced nurses to join our hospital-based outpatient infusion unit for oncology and non-oncology patients. This PRN day shift role focuses on high-quality, patient-centered care in a specialty infusion setting.

You will work with oncology-trained nurses, follow evidence-based guidelines, and pursue professional certification to advance clinical expertise within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Requires an active RN license in Indiana or an active NLC RN license.
• Must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Exceptions: candidates with >2 years of acute care experience may be considered with review by CNO.
• Basic Life Support certification through AHA is required.
• Oncology and other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit.
• New nurses must obtain Chemotherapy/biotherapy provider certificate within 6 months of hire and Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) within 3 years, with organizational support.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient infusion care for oncology and non-oncology patients.
• Collaborate with oncology providers, primary care physicians, specialists, and pharmacists.
• Deliver safe, compassionate care and patient education within a hospital-based infusion unit.

Skills

RN experience

Patient care

Education

ASN (Associates of Nursing)

BSN preferred

Tools

AHA BLS

OCN timeline

Job description

This is a PRN day shift position.

Indiana University Health is looking for passionate, experienced nurses to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals.

At IU Health, you will learn and develop your career in significant ways, advancing healthcare and delivering the highest level of patient care. Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed by a culture that accepts your outstanding strengths and supports your personal and professional goals. If you are seeking an organization where you can develop clinical expertise, explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry, apply today.

The Hospital-Based Outpatient Oncology/Non-Oncology Infusion Unit is a specialized treatment area designed to provide safe, efficient, and patient-centered infusion therapy for individuals requiring both oncology and non-oncology infusion services. As a hospital-based outpatient department, the unit operates under hospital clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and quality protocols while providing convenient access to outpatient infusion care.

The unit features six infusion chairs, each equipped to support a wide range of intravenous therapies and supportive care treatments. Services include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologic therapy, IV hydration, electrolyte replacement, blood product administration, therapeutic injections, and symptom-management interventions. All treatments are administered by oncology-trained registered nurses who follow evidence-based guidelines, specialized medication-handling procedures, and continuous patient-monitoring practices.

The care team collaborates closely with oncology providers, primary care physicians, specialists, and pharmacists to ensure coordinated treatment planning and continuity across the patient’s care journey. The environment is designed to promote comfort, safety, and privacy while maintaining efficient patient flow for both scheduled and time-sensitive infusion needs.

The unit’s core mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate outpatient infusion care within a hospital-based setting, prioritizing safety, patient education, clinical excellence, and an optimal treatment experience. Within our department, our nurses are to obtain a Chemotherapy/biotherapy provider certificate within 6 months of hire. Additionally, newly hired nurses are required to obtain Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) certification within three years of hire, with organizational support provided to help meet this requirement.

Qualifications

• Requires 1 year RN experience.
• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Education: The Registered Nurse (RN) must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Exceptions: Candidates who have not graduated from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they possess more than two years of acute care experience. Such exceptions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment that is patient centered.
• Competitive benefits.
• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match.
• Employer paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - IU Health qualifies under the public service loan forgiveness program.
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck. The more you participate, the more you earn.

Our culture of compassion allows for a holistic delivery of care that is individualized based on our patients’ and their families’ needs. At IU Health, every team member is a caregiver. This care does not stop with our patients, it also extends to one another and our community through service projects, health initiatives and wellness education.