Registered Nurse, Infusion PT

WRM Western Regional Medical Center; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in Goodyear, AZ is seeking a Registered Nurse for Infusion PT to support chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments. This role delivers IV therapies, monitors patient responses, and ensures safety through proper medication administration and infection control.

The ideal candidate has an AZ RN license, BLS, and oncology infusion experience, with the ability to work closely with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in chemo infusion.
• Arizona Registered Nurse License or compact state license.
• BLS certification required upon hire and renewed every two years.
• ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Administration Card within 30 days of hire and renewed every two years.

Responsibilities

• Initiates, monitors, and completes IV/IM therapies including chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
• Care for patients with IV lines, central lines, and ports.
• Administers and monitors blood products safely.
• Administers medications via all routes using the 6 rights and scanner.
• Assess and intervene for treatment responses and side effects.
• Responds to life-threatening situations and initiates interventions.
• Collects blood specimens and cultures as needed.
• Adheres to safety and infection control protocols.

Skills

Chemo infusion

IV therapy

Patient monitoring

Critical care basics

Education

Arizona RN License

BLS Certification

ONS chemo/Immunotherapy cert

Job description

Registered Nurse, Infusion PT

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 & WorldReport 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 LosAngeles 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

• 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.