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Infusion Nurse (RN)
Full-Time |Days |Specialty Clinic Tyler Family Cancer Center
What You'll Do
As an Infusion Nurse, you will provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to patients receiving infusion therapies, including chemotherapy and other specialized treatments. You will work closely with physicians, patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure safe treatment administration, effective communication, and exceptional patient outcomes.
In this role, you will:
- Provide direct patient care utilizing the nursing process and evidence-based clinical practices.
- Assess, monitor, and evaluate patient responses to treatments, identifying expected and unexpected outcomes and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Safely administer medications, infusions, chemotherapy, and other treatments as ordered by providers and consistent with individualized plans of care.
- Manage patient care within infusion and treatment areas, ensuring patient needs are addressed promptly and effectively.
- Collaborate with physicians, patients, families, and the multidisciplinary care team to coordinate comprehensive care and follow-up services.
- Educate patients and families regarding treatments, medications, side effects, and ongoing care needs.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, caregivers, providers, and team members.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Support a positive, collaborative work environment through teamwork, professionalism, and respectful communication.
- Participate in department meetings, quality initiatives, and continuing education activities.
- Maintain competency in infusion therapies, oncology care, and nursing best practices.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled Registered Nurse who is committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, critical thinker, and collaborative team member who thrives in a specialty clinical environment.
Required Education
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing
Preferred Education
- Completion of a Chemotherapy Administration Course
Required Licenses & Certifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within six months of hire
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within six months of hire
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within one year of hire
Preferred Licenses & Certifications
- Chemotherapy Administration Certification
Preferred Experience
- Chemotherapy experience
- Oncology experience
- Hematology experience
Key Skills & Qualifications
- Strong nursing assessment and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to safely administer complex infusion therapies and treatments
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and documentation abilities
- Commitment to patient safety and quality care
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Exceptional customer service and patient advocacy skills
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Salary : $83,050 - $107,460