Registered Nurse – Oncology Infusion

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a registered nurse with hematology/oncology experience to join a multi-site clinic team. You will assess patients, verify medications, and administer chemotherapy and supportive care in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include documenting in EMR, triaging calls, providing patient education, and ensuring safety and compliance with OSHA/NIOSH guidelines. Travel between clinic locations and occasional overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• RN license in the relevant state
• CPR and BLS certifications current
• Nursing degree completed
• Valid driver’s license for travel between clinics
• Experience with hematology/oncology patients in clinic or hospital settings
• Proven critical thinking, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to work calmly in emergencies
• Strong English communication skills (oral and written)
• Proficiency with MS Office and EMR systems
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Availability Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; overtime/weekend as needed

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and review lab results and vital signs
• Ensure medication safety, dose verification, and accurate drug administration
• Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy, supportive care, and non-oncologic agents
• Follow Oncology Nursing Society standards and guidelines
• Dispose of biohazardous waste according to OSHA/NIOSH
• Provide patient education, assessment, and support
• Document treatment in electronic medical record
• Capture medication and activity charges
• Educate patients and caregivers about medications, side effects, and treatment plans
• Provide telephone triage and prioritize calls/messages
• Assist with medical supply inventory and purchasing recommendations
• Complete safety and nursing trainings and attend staff meetings
• Maintain patient and employee confidentiality
• Train new employees on job duties per Job Breakdown Instructions
• Work at multiple locations as needed and overtime with notice
• Comply with laws and company policies

Skills

Nursing Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Patient Education

EMR Proficiency

MS Office

Emotional Intelligence

Team Collaboration

Education

Nursing Degree

RN License

CPR Certification

BLS Certification

Driver’s License

Tools

EMR Systems

MS Office

Job description

• Assess patients and review laboratory results and vital signs
• Ensure medication safety, dose verification, and accurate drug administration
• Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy, supportive care, and non-oncologic agents
• Follow Oncology Nursing Society standards and guidelines
• Dispose of biohazardous waste according to OSHA and NIOSH guidelines
• Provide new and ongoing patient education, assessment, and support
• Document treatment accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record
• Capture appropriate medication and activity charges
• Follow proper patient identification procedures
• Educate patients and caregivers about medications, side effects, and treatment plans
• Provide telephone triage and prioritize incoming calls and messages
• Assist with medical supply inventory, restocking, and purchasing recommendations
• Complete required safety and nursing trainings and attend mandatory staff meetings
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information
• Train new employees on job duties according to Job Breakdown Instructions
• Work at any Company location as needed and work overtime when given sufficient notice
• Perform other assigned duties and projects
• Comply with applicable federal and state laws and Company policies and procedures

Requirements

• Nursing Degree
• Unencumbered RN License in state of employment or multi-state license
• Current CPR and BLS certifications
• Valid Driver’s License and vehicle for travel to other clinic locations as needed
• Experience with hematology/oncology patients in a clinic or hospital setting
• Ability to assess patient needs and condition
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Fluency in the English language with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness
• Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and emotionally charged matters
• Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• EMR proficiency
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM availability; occasional overtime and weekend shifts may be required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, and adherence to oncology standards while providing compassionate care and education to patients and their families. Proficient in electronic medical record documentation and compliance with safety regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Nursing Degree
• Unencumbered RN License
• Current CPR Certification
• BLS Certification
• Experience with Hematology/Oncology Patients

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Assessment
• Medication Administration
• Chemotherapy Administration
• EMR Proficiency
• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Patient Education
• Telephone Triage

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Emotional Intelligence
• Conflict Management
• Diplomacy
• Diversity Awareness

Certifications & Qualifications

• RN License
• CPR Certification
• BLS Certification
• Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

• Oncology Nursing Society Standards
• Biohazardous Waste Disposal
• OSHA Guidelines
• NIOSH Guidelines
• Hematology/Oncology

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office
• Electronic Medical Record Systems