Registered Nurse - Hem Oncology Infusion

SHIFT: FT Days. Monday- Friday, no weekends or holiday.

LOCATION: Ball Memorial – Muncie Indiana

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 accepts your outstanding 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.

Are you an upcoming nurse graduate or recent nurse graduate? Please apply through our pipeline requisition here: . This pipeline requisition allows the IU Health Talent Acquisition team to pair upcoming & recent nurse graduates with the best opportunities available to them based on their unique skillset and interests. Thanks for your interest in joining the team!

Cancer Center Hematology Oncology Infusion provides specialized outpatient chemotherapy infusion care for patients with an Oncology diagnosis. We are committed to delivering the highest quality, safe, and compassionate care throughout each patient’s treatment journey. Our team collaborates closely with Hematology and Oncology providers and other members of the interdisciplinary cancer care team to provide individualized, evidence-based care. We focus on our values of Team, Compassion, Excellence, and Purpose. We believe in servant leadership and encourage the growth and professional development of our team.

Nursing skills gained on this unit

• Safely administer chemotherapy according to treatment plans and established protocols
• Complete focused oncology assessments, verify laboratory results and treatment parameters, and recognize contraindications before initiating therapy
• Manage central venous access devices and implanted ports using sterile technique, including access, blood sampling, medication administration, and complication prevention
• Monitor for and promptly intervene in infusion reactions, hypersensitivity, extravasation, and other treatment-related emergencies
• Provide patient and family education about treatment plans, potential side effects, symptom management, infection precautions, and when to contact the care team

Unit Successes/Designations

• Team of experienced, OCN-prepared registered nurses committed to oncology nursing excellence
• Multiple DAISY Award nominees recognized for exceptional patient care and teamwork
• Practice within a Magnet-designated hospital that supports nursing excellence and evidence-based care
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including support for oncology education and OCN certification preparation
• Tuition reimbursement and resources to support continued nursing education and career advancement

Unit Culture

• A shared passion for oncology care and a supportive team culture grounded in IU Health’s values of Compassion, Team, Excellence, and Purpose
• Nurses who Possess Clinical Expertise and Embrace Learning through experience with diverse hematology and oncology diagnoses, treatments, and patient care needs
• Interdisciplinary teamwork that fosters relationships and supports compassionate, coordinated, patient-centered oncology care
• A commitment to continual process improvement, supported by nurses who have a Spirit of Inquiry, are Professionally Engaged, and actively contribute to evidence-based practice, quality initiatives, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Prior chemotherapy infusion experience preferred.
• Prior oncology experience preferred.
• OCN certification preferred; certification must be obtained within two years of hire.
• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Education: The Registered Nurse (RN) must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Exceptions: 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 certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 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 – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award 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.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.