RN Staff Nurse Outpatient Oncology Infusion - FULL TIME DAYS

Your job is more than a job.

RN Staff Nurse Outpatient Oncology Infusion - FULL TIME DAYS

Your calling as an Outpatient Oncology Nurse is personal. Appreciating the relationships you build with each patient, you walk alongside them from day one. While the emotional lows can be difficult, you celebrate every “ringing of the bell”. You never take for granted the emotional highs as each treatment journey comes to an end. It makes every moment an extraordinary one. You’re right there shining that little hope-filled light of yours.  

  

Developing a strong bond with your patients and their families, you feel fortunate to be a part of each life-changing journey. It’s what medicine and nursing is all about, and each time you beat cancer with your patients, you love being an oncology nurse even more. And that’s what we love about you.   

  

Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your “little something extra” all add up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this emotional, relationship-building nursing role. 
 
Your Everyday 

Prioritize, coordinate, and manage outpatient treatment of cancer-related health issues. 

Administer individualized care plan for chemotherapy and infusions while monitoring your patient’s vitals, medications, and symptoms. 

Provide emotional support. 

Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone. 

Monitor and engage with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.  

Monitor and execute Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements. 

Ensure continuity of care, efficiency, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient. 

Advise and consult with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely. 

Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services. 

Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked. 

The Must-Haves 
 
Minimum: 

Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.  

Current American Heart Association BLS certification. 

18 months outpatient/inpatient oncology experience 

Preferred: 

BSN 

Oncology nurse certification 

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

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