Registered Nurse, Infusion PT

Southeastern Regional Medical Center; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking a Registered Nurse, Infusion PT to administer IV and intramuscular therapies, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy, for patients in active treatment programs. The role requires handling IV lines, central lines, ports, and blood products with strict safety practices and patient monitoring.

Candidates must have chemo infusion experience, an Arizona RN license (or compact state), and BLS certification, with an ONS credential within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in chemo infusion.
• Active RN license in Arizona or compact state.
• Current BLS certification required on hire.
• ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Administration Card within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, monitor, and complete IV/IM therapies including chemo.
• Care for patients with IV lines, central lines and ports.
• Administer blood products safely and monitor reactions.
• Assess and respond to treatment-related changes and emergencies.

Skills

IV therapy

Chemotherapy administration

Blood product administration

Central line care

Patient monitoring

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Arizona RN license

BLS certification

ONS Card for Chemo Immunotherapy

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 & 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

• 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.