What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse- Hematology/Oncology position at Indiana University Health System?
Job Info
This is a PRN, day shift position.
Are you an upcoming nurse graduate or recent nurse graduate? Please apply through our pipeline requisition here: https://iuhealth.org/ApplyRN. This pipeline requisition allows the IU Health Talent Acquisition team to pair upcoming and recent nurse graduates with the best opportunities available based on their unique skillsets and interests. Thank you for your interest in joining the team!
Indiana University Health is looking for passionate, experienced nurses to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals.
At IU Health, you will learn and develop your career in significant ways, advancing healthcare and delivering the highest level of patient care. Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed by a culture that embraces your strengths and supports your personal and professional goals. If you are seeking an organization where you can develop clinical expertise, explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry, apply today.
The Hospital-Based Outpatient Oncology/Non-Oncology Infusion Unit is a specialized treatment area designed to provide safe, efficient, and patient-centered infusion therapy for individuals requiring both oncology and non-oncology infusion services. As a hospital-based outpatient department, the unit operates under hospital clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and quality protocols while providing convenient access to outpatient infusion care.
The unit features six infusion chairs, each equipped to support a wide range of intravenous therapies and supportive care treatments. Services include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologic therapy, IV hydration, electrolyte replacement, blood product administration, therapeutic injections, and symptom-management interventions. All treatments are administered by oncology-trained registered nurses who follow evidence-based guidelines, specialized medication-handling procedures, and continuous patient-monitoring practices.
The care team collaborates closely with oncology providers, primary care physicians, specialists, and pharmacists to ensure coordinated treatment planning and continuity across the patient's care journey. The environment is designed to promote comfort, safety, and privacy while maintaining efficient patient flow for both scheduled and time-sensitive infusion needs.
The unit's core mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate outpatient infusion care within a hospital-based setting, prioritizing safety, patient education, clinical excellence, and an optimal treatment experience.
Qualifications
- Requires one year of RN experience.
- Requires an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Education: The Registered Nurse (RN) must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
- Exception: Candidates who have not graduated from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they possess more than two years of acute care experience. Such exceptions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
- Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
- Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Other advanced life support certifications may be required based on unit or department specialty and patient care policies.
Why Join IU Health?
As Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the No. 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:
- A supportive and collaborative work environment that is patient-centered.
- Competitive benefits.
- 401(k) retirement savings with employer match.
- Employer-paid medical leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Student loan forgiveness. IU Health qualifies under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling at no cost to you.
- Healthy Results Program: Participation in our team member wellness programs awards points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck. The more you participate, the more you earn.
Our culture of compassion allows for a holistic delivery of care that is individualized based on our patients' and their families' needs. At IU Health, every team member is a caregiver. This care does not stop with our patients; it also extends to one another and our community through service projects, health initiatives, and wellness education.
Job Category: Nursing
Posting Date: 2026-08-18T14:51:57 00:00
Locations: 5165 McCarty Ln Lafayette IN 47905
Job Schedule: Part time
Job Shift: Rotating