Registered Nurse-Hematology/Oncology-Ambulatory Triage

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking expert RN's to collaborate with leading medical teams in Lafayette, IN. This role focuses on ambulatory hematology/oncology care, patient education, and coordination of treatments, referrals, and medication refills.

Ideal candidates will have strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, and the ability to prioritize patient needs in a fast-paced setting. This position offers weekday hours with no weekends or holidays and supports growth within IU

Qualifications

• Supports RN licensure in Indiana or valid NLC license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required by AHA.
• Two years of ambulatory nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical procedures and equipment is required.
• Ability to coordinate multiple patient needs efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide phone triage and symptom management for oncology/hematology patients.
• Coordinate care, referrals, and medication refills with multidisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans and therapies.
• Prioritize patient needs in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal and safety requirements.

Skills

Phone triage

Care coordination

Patient education

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Education

ASN (Associates of Nursing)

BSN preferred

Job description

Indiana University Health is seeking expert RN's who will have the opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in medicine. At IU Health, you will develop in significant ways, advancing healthcare for all! Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed with competitive benefits, a culture that accepts your outstanding strengths, and supports your personal and professional goals. If you are seeking an organization where you can engage expertly, develop clinical expertise, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry

Join Indiana University Health’s Hem Onc WCR team as a Registered Nurse - Hem/Onc Ambulatory, supporting medical oncology, hematology, and infusion patients through phone triage, symptom management, care coordination, medication refills, referrals, and patient education. This Monday-Friday position (8:45 a.m.-5:15 p.m.) offers no weekends or holidays and provides the opportunity to work closely with multidisciplinary providers caring for patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, blood products, and supportive treatments. Ideal candidates have strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and the ability to effectively prioritize patient needs in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. Be part of a growing program in Lafayette, Indiana, with an exciting new cancer center planned to welcome its first patients in 2028, offering future growth and innovation opportunities within Indiana University Health.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Two years experience in an ambulatory setting preferred.
• Knowledge of procedures for performing the functions appropriate to the specific clinical area and familiarity with designated pieces of equipment and supplies.
• Requires ability to coordinate a number of functions for a group of patients in an effective timely manner.
• Requires awareness and understanding of legal implications of patient care activities and performance as a Registered Nurse.
• Requires ability to assess patients without face-to-face interaction.