Job Description:

Facility: Spalding Medical Center



Job Summary:


The RN Oncology Infusion Therapy Clinician functions under the direction of the Manager Infusion Therapy or other designated leader. The RN Oncology Infusion Therapy Clinician demonstrates knowledge, competency, and clinical expertise in oncology infusion therapy including but not limited to hazardous drug therapies for treating malignant and nonmalignant conditions.


This RN will regularly administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, antineoplastics agents, hazardous drugs, and targeted therapies. RN will work in an outpatient infusion center though alternate settings could occur.


This individual is responsible for providing safe patient care with an understanding and awareness of age-appropriate and culturally aware needs. The RN Oncology Infusion Therapy Clinician addresses the patient/family biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and education needs and is responsible for delivery of patient care in complex situations. The RN Oncology Infusion Therapy Clinician serves as a clinical resource to nursing staff, operational leadership, and medical staff.


It is expected that all RNs are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implement the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the


voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.


Required Minimum Education:

• Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):


All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN - Multi-state Compact


• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

• Chemotherapy Competency required through approved provider [Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) or WellStar Oncology Nursing Readiness and Safety (ONRS)] Required


• Oncology Cert Nurse Preferred

Required Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 2 years Nursing Practice in direct patient care Required


• Minimum 2 years Outpatient oncology nursing experience. Preferred


• Chemotherapy competency

Required Minimum Skills:

• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.


• Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required.


• Inter- and intra-departmental coordination of patient care activities.


• Delegation skills required as Georgia Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act allows and Wellstar policy defines.


• Ability to multi-task essential.


• Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential.


• Strong detail orientation to patient care activities and nursing skills required.


• Possess time management skills.


• Computer skills required including typing, scanning, using mouse, and other attributes to computing and device use.


• Personal time management skills required.


• Demonstrates knowledge of and practices within parameters outlined in Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act.


• Ability to be trained to handle Hazardous Drugs per USP guidelines.

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