What We Offer:
Novant Health Zimmer Cancer Center is seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Infusion Oncology RN to join our team. In this critical role, you will be on the front lines of cancer care, administering life-saving treatments and providing essential support to patients and their families. This position is for an individual who is not only clinically excellent but also deeply empathetic and dedicated to making a profound difference in the lives of those battling cancer.
Location: 109 Scotts Hill Medical Dr Suite 100A, Wilmington, NC 28411
Work Schedule: Rotating 8 or 10 hour shifts with start times between 7-8am
Status: Full Time
What We're Looking For:
- Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
- Experience:Minimum of one to two years nursing experience, preferably in an oncology environment; required.
- Licensure/Certification:
- Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
- Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN) within 30 months of employment with signed OCN education agreement, required.
- Additional Skills Required:Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care. Displays excellent verbal and written communication skills. Possesses knowledge of NMG/FMC policies/standards. Demonstrates self-directed learning through completion of any orientation requirements, nursing certification/updates and continuing education programs. Possesses clinical assessment skills relative to the hematology or oncology patient/family. Experience and knowledge of the purpose and use of medications in the treatment of cancer.
What You'll Do:
As an Infusion Oncology RN, your impact goes far beyond just administering treatments. You are a beacon of support and comfort during one of the most challenging times in a person's life.
- Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other cancer treatments.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans in collaboration with oncologists and other healthcare professionals.
- Provide comprehensive patient education on treatment plans, side effects, and self-care management.
- Monitor patients for adverse reactions and manage symptoms effectively.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care.
