Infusion RN- Full-Time

About Lakewood

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the fifth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Department

At Lakewood, our Oncology & Infusion team is growing—and so is our impact. With the new Cancer Center opening its doors this fall, we’re entering an exciting chapter filled with opportunities to grow, learn, and make a difference. Oncology may be at the heart of what we do, but our infusion nurses also support a wide range of patient populations, creating a dynamic and meaningful nursing experience every day.

We care deeply—for our patients, their families, and each other. Our team is upbeat, hardworking, and deeply compassionate, showing up every day with a commitment to excellence and a heart for healing. We’re looking for RNs who bring optimism to every situation and are driven to provide the highest level of care and patient experience.

If you’re ready to do meaningful work alongside a truly special team, come join us. The best patients, an amazing team, and a future full of purpose are waiting for you.

Mission for Position

The Infusion RN will deliver exceptional, compassionate, and individualized care to every patient, every day—upholding Lakewood Health System’s commitment to innovation, excellence, and person-centered service. As a vital member of the Oncology & Infusion team, this RN will bring positivity and purpose to each interaction—supporting patients and their families through complex treatments with clinical excellence and heartfelt connection. Rooted in teamwork and guided by our shared mission, the Infusion RN plays a key role in ensuring every patient feels seen, heard, and genuinely cared for.

Duties & Responsibilities

As an Infusion RN, you’ll be a vital part of delivering safe, expert, and compassionate care—providing life-changing therapies to patients in a dynamic and deeply rewarding environment. In this role, you will:

• Perform Comprehensive Assessments: Evaluate patients before, during, and after treatment—monitoring vital signs, assessing response to therapy, and identifying potential complications early.
• Manage Infusion Access: Insert, maintain, and monitor peripheral and central lines with precision and care, following best practices and evidence-based protocols to ensure safe, effective therapy.
• Administer Chemotherapy, Biotherapy, and Immunotherapy: Safely prepare and deliver complex infusion treatments in alignment with provider orders, ONS guidelines, and institutional protocols—ensuring the highest standards of patient safety.
• Educate & Empower Patients and Families: Provide clear, compassionate education on therapies, potential side effects, self-care techniques, and what to expect—helping patients feel informed, prepared, and supported.
• Lead in Symptom Management: Assess and manage treatment-related symptoms and side effects, administering supportive medications and comfort measures in collaboration with the broader care team.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Partner with oncologists, pharmacists, nurse