Registered Nurse Medical Oncology Chemotherapy

Details Your future role at a glance Location: Indianapolis, IN Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Department/Specialty: Medical Oncology Chemotherapy Schedule: Night shift | Full-time Benefits Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process. Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care, including the administration of chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate. Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care. Document and carry out physician and nursing orders. Assess and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team. Assess patients for expected side effects and has knowledge of how to handle them. Observe for allergic or hypersensitivity reactions to the drugs and take appropriate action. Practice safe handling of cytotoxic agents, including any spills. Draw blood samples and is an expert in the use of Triple lumen catheters, PortaCath, Hickman, Groshong, and PICC lines, and several types of programmable pumps. Troubleshoot problems with these technologies. Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Certification specializing in Chemotherapy credentialed from the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Education Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire. Additional Preferences Certification specializing in Chemotherapy credentialed from the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) preferred. Join our Ascension St. Vincent family of dedicated, highly skilled Medical Oncology associates. Together we are a team that provides spiritually centered, holistic care to both the patient and their family. The team is flexible, hardworking and compassionate. Open communication with all team members helps to support a creative and healthy work environment. Patient centered care is displayed in our daily multidisciplinary rounding and continued process improvements. Ascension St. Vincent’s Medical Oncology Unit provides the highest level of cancer care to patients and their families as they walk through the challenges of their cancer treatment journey. Our nurses participate in decision-making, mentoring and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to focus on providing care population of medical oncology patients in a fast-paced environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to advance your knowledge in a highly specialized, rewarding, and mentoring environment, focusing on professional growth and development in medical oncology care. Patients we serve: Leukemia, Lymphoma, Sarcomas, Hemophilia, Chemotherapy, Sickle Cell, Palliative Care/Symptom Management, and End of Life Care Why Join Our Team Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. 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