REGISTERED NURSE / RN / ONCOLOGY INFUSION

Premier Health Partners; Greenville (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health Partners is seeking an Oncology Infusion/PICC Nurse for the Greenville Infusion Center. You will provide chemotherapy and immunotherapy, administer IV therapies, and coordinate with the cancer care team to support patients and families.

The role requires an Ohio RN license, CPR certification, and an Associate degree in nursing. OCN certification and chemotherapy/Immunotherapy credentials should be pursued within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid Ohio RN license.
• Current CPR certification required at the time of hire.
• Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification or must obtain within 6 months.
• OCN certification – must obtain within 1 year of eligibility.
• 1 - 3 years of job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide chemotherapy, immunotherapy, IV therapy, and injections per chemo protocols.
• Collaborate with cancer care team to address physical and psychosocial needs.
• Ensure compliance with nursing standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans and side effects.

Skills

CPR certification

Chemotherapy administration

Immunotherapy administration

Patient-centered care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Ohio RN license

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) / ONCOLOGY INFUSION-Greenville

Unit: Greenville Infusion Center

Shift: 7-430- 4, 9-hour shifts Mon. -Fri.

Status: Full-time/72 hours per pay

Facility: Miami Valley Hospital

General Summary/Responsibilities

The Oncology Infusion/PICC Nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who partners with and advocates for patients/families/significant others to provide physical, emotional and spiritual support which impacts patient outcomes in a safe environment. The RN functions in a versatile role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence and autonomy in the practice of Nursing. The RN utilizes the nursing process in conjunction with evidence-based principles to care for a diverse caseload of patients within the department scope of service. The RN serves as guide, healer, collaborator, teacher, leader and sentry. The RN collaborates with and guides care delivered by the inter-professional team. The RN is accountable for compliance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, Nursing Code of Ethics and applicable regulatory standards.

As an Oncology Infusion/PICC Nurse, the oncology nurse collaborates with other cancer care team members to assess and respond to the full impact cancer has on the patient and family, including the physical symptoms, functional limitations, psychosocial disruptions, and knowledge needs associated with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Oncology nursing is patient-centered and may encompass individuals, families, groups, and communities. The oncology nurse is accountable for delivering care within the framework of the nursing process. The scope of oncology nursing practice will include health promotion and disease prevention strategies, treatment and related physical care of disease management, psychosocial support, and education for active participation in decision-making. The oncology nurse actively participates in professional role development activities, including quality assessment and improvement, practice evaluation, professional education, collegiality, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the review and clinical application of research findings. Integrates the Collaborative Model of Care with a strong focus on patient-centered care into daily practice. Provides care for patients across the life span in a manner sensitive to social, cultural diversity. Demonstrates competency in all aspects of chemotherapy administration, immunotherapy administration, IV therapy, subcutaneous and intramuscular injection administration. Knowledgeable and practices within the ONS guidelines during any adverse event while administering chemotherapy, i.e. extravasations, infiltrations or chemotherapy spill incidents

Minimum Level of Education Required

Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree from an accredited school of nursing

• Valid Ohio RN license
• Current CPR certification required at the time of hire

Minimum Level Of Experience Required

• Fundamentals of Administration
• Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification or must obtain within 6 months
• OCN certification – must obtain within 1 year of eligibility
• 1 - 3 years of job-related experience