Registered Nurse Oncology

Job Summary:


The Registered Nurse - Oncology Chemo Certified is responsible for delivering specialized nursing care to patients undergoing medical-surgical oncology treatments, including leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and advanced therapies such as clinical trials, CAR-T therapy, and stem cell transplants. This role requires at least 2 years of recent oncology nursing experience with chemo certification and involves administering chemotherapy, managing complex vascular devices, and collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled nursing care to oncology patients, including those receiving chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
• Administer medications such as Heparin, Insulin, and Lasix following established protocols.
• Manage vascular devices including Port-A-Cath access and care.
• Monitor and care for patients with chest tubes, drains, feeding tubes, fistulas, and wound vacs.
• Support procedures such as sedation and use of cooling/warming blankets.
• Operate syringe pumps and manage CPAP/BiPAP equipment as needed.
• Float to similar units, such as Medical-Surgical, when required.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation and report patient status changes promptly.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Minimum 2 years of recent oncology nursing experience.
• Current chemo certification (ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration accepted).
• Active Registered Nurse license with compact license recognized at all Swedish facilities.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to administer complex oncology treatments and manage specialized equipment.
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) certification.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) credential.
• Experience with clinical trials, CAR-T therapy, stem cell and bone marrow transplant, and hematology/oncology patient populations.
• Familiarity with procedure sedation and advanced patient care technologies.

Special Considerations:

• Must be separated from any Providence-affiliated facility for at least 3 months to qualify.
• Floating to similar units such as Medical-Surgical may be required.
• Weekend shifts required every other weekend.

Scheduling:

• Work schedule consists of 3 twelve-hour night shifts per week.
• Shift start date is ASAP.