Registered Nurse, Infusion

Astera Cancer Care; Winnsboro (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Louisiana is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide patient care within an oncology clinic. You will assess patient needs, administer IV chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies, manage central line care, and educate patients while coordinating care through a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has an active LA RN license, oncology infusion experience, and BLS CPR certification, with 3 years clinical nursing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of LA required.
• ONS/OCN highly preferred.
• BLS CPR required.
• 3 years of nursing experience in a clinic preferred.
• Oncology/Infusion nursing experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Nursing duties.
• Coordination of patient care.
• EMR.

Education

Active RN license in LA

ONS/OCN

BLS CPR

3 years nursing experience in a clinic

Oncology/Infusion nursing experience

Job description

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer. Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines. Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.

Why Join Us?

We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description

SCOPE: Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager, the registered nurse coordinates and provides patient care and assumes individual responsibility and accountability for the provision of nursing care. An ideal candidate should be able to assess and prioritize patient needs, have good time management and pay strict attention to details. Must be able to work independently, and work well with others. Activities include patient assessment and documentation of IV infusions of chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapies, IM and SC injections, central line access, dressing changes, therapeutic phlebotomies, patient education, patient triage and coordination of care through a multi-disciplinary approach.

FUNCTIONS

• 1. Nursing duties
• 2. Coordination of patient care
• 3. EMR

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active RN license in the state of LA required
• ONS/OCN highly preferred
• BLS CPR required
• 3 years of nursing experience in a clinic preferred
• Oncology/Infusion nursing experience highly preferred

For more than 50 years, the staff at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center has provided the highest quality care to our patients. We strive to hire the best qualified applicants to join our growing team.