Registered Nurse, Infusion OCC N PHX

City of Hope; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Registered Nurse for Infusion OCC N PHX to oversee chemotherapy and related IV therapies. The role emphasizes patient safety, precise administration, and teamwork within the infusion program.

Ideal candidates hold an ADN, Arizona RN license, BLS, and ONCC/ONS chemotherapy certification within 30 days of hire, with renewals every two years; prior chemo infusion experience and strong patient care are essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in chemo infusion
• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Registered Nurse, Arizona
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Certificate Course within 30 days of hire and renewal every two years.

Responsibilities

• Initiates, monitors, and completes intravenous/intramuscular therapies including chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
• Cares for patients with IV lines, central lines and ports.
• Administers and monitors blood products safely.
• Assesses and intervenes in life-threatening situations and monitors for side effects.
• Collects blood specimens and blood cultures as needed.

Skills

Chemo infusion experience

Nursing skills

Patient care

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN)

RN license Arizona

Job description

Registered Nurse, Infusion OCC N PHX

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 among the top 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.
• 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
• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Registered Nurse, Arizona
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Certificate Course 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.