The Medical Oncology Infusion Nurse, Lead is a highly skilled clinical professional who provides competent, compassionate nursing care of the highest standard. In addition to independently coordinating and delivering safe patient care, this role serves as a clinical resource and mentor to the infusion team, promoting excellence in oncology nursing practice. Responsibilities include the administration of IV infusions, patient education, triage of patient concerns, collaboration with providers and interdisciplinary teams, support of staff development and clinical competency, and various clinical and administrative responsibilities.
Responsibilities: - Serve as the clinical lead and subject matter expert for the infusion team, promoting the safe administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, and supportive care treatments.
- Support daily infusion center operations by assisting with patient flow, treatment scheduling coordination, nursing staff scheduling and daily assignment coordination, and resolution of clinical treatment-related concerns.
- Serve as a mentor and resource for nursing staff by providing education, onboarding support, competency development, and clinical guidance.
- Promote adherence to oncology nursing standards, regulatory requirements, medication safety practices, and organizational policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with providers, pharmacy, and operational partners to support positive patient outcomes, enhance the patient experience, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
- Verifies regimen orders and administers infusion medications and supportive care medications according to institutional policies and protocols. • Recognizes and responds to infusion reactions and other medical emergencies.
- Triage and prioritize needs of patients either directly or by phone.
- Participates and monitors quality improvement activities.
- Assists in the clinical scheduling of patients returning to nursing clinic.
- Documents nursing encounters in the Electronic Medical Record.
- Performs assessments of patients’ functional ability and recognizes physical and safety needs of patients.
- Establish therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and other health professionals.
- Assesses readiness of patient/family to learn and provide individualized patient education.
- Identifies and works to resolve barriers that impede quality, safe, and efficient delivery of patient treatment and care.
- Communicate effectively, courteously, and professionally with patients, physicians, vendors, employees, guests, and all others accessing the practice.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Qualifications: - Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment and will be verified prior to employment.
- BLS, CPR, or ACLS certification required and will be verified prior to employment. • Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification required within one (1) year of assuming the Lead Infusion Nurse role. Candidates must meet eligibility requirements for OCN certification at the time of hire or promotion.
- Completion of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Course required within one (1) year of hire.
- Minimum of four (4) years of oncology, infusion, or related nursing experience. • Critical care, infusion, and/or oncology nursing experience preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture, vascular access, and IV infusion skills. • Demonstrated clinical expertise in the administration and monitoring of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, and supportive care therapies.
- Demonstrated ability to serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and educator for nursing staff.
- Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to support staff development, clinical competency, and adherence to oncology nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
Key competencies: - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent customer service capabilities are required.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Superior leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficient in commonly used computer software (ex., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Strong math (specifically dosage calculations) and analytical skills.
Travel: - Must have the ability & willingness to travel to other sites as necessary within a geographic region.
Physical Requirements for the Job:- Normal clinical office setting with some exposure to infectious materials, toxic drugs.
- Considerable standing/walking with variable work.
- Regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods.
- Involves standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting.
- Requires full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
- May be required to help transfer patient.
- Occasionally lifts and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs.
Pay Range: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour.
Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, skill level, and geographic location. Compensation may vary depending on the state or region in which the position is located, in accordance with applicable laws.
This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until an offer has been extended
and accepted.
