Registered Nurse, Infusion

WRM Western Regional Medical Center; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in Phoenix, AZ seeks an Infusion Nurse to initiate, monitor, and complete IV therapies including chemotherapy and biologics. The role supports cancer and diabetes care across City of Hope’s expanded Phoenix network and requires strong infusion skills and patient safety focus.

Applicants need 1 year chemo infusion experience, an Associate Degree in Nursing, an AZ RN license (or compact state) and BLS. Onc nursing certifications must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• 1 year chemo infusion experience required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing and AZ RN licensure.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Oncology certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer IV/IM therapies including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and hydration.
• Care for patients with IV lines, central lines, and ports.
• Administer and monitor blood products safely.
• Demonstrates competence in chemotherapy administration through ONS.
• Assess and intervene for normal/abnormal treatment responses.
• Monitor for life-threatening reactions and follow six rights for meds.
• Collect blood specimens and blood cultures.

Skills

Chemo infusion

BLS certified

AZ RN license

Oncology care

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Arizona RN License

ONS Chemotherapy Certification

Job description

Registered Nurse, Infusion About City of Hope, City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life‑threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute‑designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate: The Infusion nurse initiates, monitors, and completes intravenous/intramuscular therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, pre-meds and hydration.

Job Responsibilities

• Ability to care for patients with IV lines, central lines and ports.
• Administer and monitor blood products safely.
• Demonstrates competence in chemotherapy administration through ONS.
• Ability to assess and recognize normal/abnormal responses to treatments and institute appropriate interventions.
• Demonstrates skills to assess and intervene in life‑threatening situations.
• Administer medications via all routes, using the 6 rights, medication bar scanner and monitoring patient for side effects.
• Ability to collect blood specimens and blood cultures.

Qualifications

• Your qualifications should include: 1 year experience in chemo infusion Associate Degree in Nursing or equivalent Arizona Registered Nurse License or a Registered Nurse License form a Compact State Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification- an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training site, American Safety & Health Institute, or Red Cross BLS certification is required upon hire.
• If their current certification does not meet the guidelines, stakeholders will have (30) days from the date of hire to acquire attend an onsite initial BLS course and will be required to renew every two years.
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration Card within 30 days of hire and renewal every two years.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

Each of us at City of Hope believes in and is dedicated to turning hope into reality. Every researcher, nurse, doctor, administrative professional or IT specialist brings his or her unique creativity and talent to the fight against cancer, diabetes and other life‑threatening illnesses. Whether your interest is in the clinical, business, science or support service area, at City of Hope you will collaborate with the best and brightest colleagues, be challenged by engaging tasks and impact the lives of many people.