Outpatient Infusion RN (IV RN) - Medical Oncology

Infusion RN Opportunity at MercyOne Oncology Clinic

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire an Infusion RN at our Oncology clinic.

As a Infusion RN at MercyOne, you will accepts responsibility and accountability for the delivery of care through the use of the nursing process while providing outpatient injections/infusions (including chemotherapy and other anti-cancer drugs, cardiac, and outpatient COVID related infusions) in the designated outpatient infusion areas. Directs and guides patient and family education. Cares for all types of infusion patients, including oncology/hematology, cardiac, COVID, and all other outpatient infusions while maintaining professional nursing standards. Practices nursing within the MercyOne North Iowa professional nursing practice plan.

Schedule:

• Part time 24 hours a week

General Requirements:

• Experience: Chemotherapy and cardiac drug administration experience preferred.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in an oncology inpatient or outpatient health care setting preferred.
• Prefer minimum of 4 years of experience in a health care setting, inpatient, outpatient, home care, hospice or clinic experience, all possess transferable skills or knowledge valuable to the Cancer Center. Provides or facilitates learning opportunities to meet the educational needs of the patient and family by assessing the learning needs and formulating and initiating a teaching plan to meet those needs. Collaborates with the patient and family to identify complex teaching needs. Functions as a resource for department staff.

Education:

• Education: Graduate of a program in professional nursing.
• Current RN license in the state of Iowa.
• Must complete and successfully pass ACLS certification within 6 months of hire. Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) courses: Cancer Basics and Chemotherapy Biotherapy: Fundamentals of Administration course(s) and successfully complete Chemotherapy Skills Checklists prior to administering chemotherapy.
• After 9 months of employment, must successfully complete the ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate course, and renew every 2 years.
• Strongly preferred OCN certification within 2 years of employment as well as having a current ACLS certification, or willing to obtain certification within 6 months of hire AND completing the necessary cardiac dysrhythmias and management courses within 3 months of hire.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.