Registered Nurse - Levine Cancer Oncology Infusion University

Levine Cancer Institute - University Infusion Clinic

is a specialized outpatient care center dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality infusion therapies to patients undergoing cancer treatment as well as dealing with hematologic disorders. Designed with patient comfort, safety, and clinical excellence in mind, the clinic serves as a vital extension of comprehensive hematology and oncology care.

Clinical Services

Our clinic provides a wide range of infusion therapies, including: Chemotherapy and immunotherapy, Targeted biologic treatments

Supportive care infusions (e.g., antiemetics, hydration, antibiotics), Blood product administration, Central line care and maintenance.

Our clinic operates Mon-Friday 0730-6pm.

The RN Clinical Nurse provides professional nursing care through skillful assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility or department policies procedures, and/or protocols under the supervision of the nursing leader. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and performs all related job responsibilities in a safe manner.

Maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served.

Essential Functions

• Identifies expected outcomes for patients' individualized treatment plan.
• Implements identified treatment plan and coordinates all aspects of care delivery.
• Provides education and counseling to patient and family members regarding identified health needs, health care activities, immunization requirements, medication effects and contraindications.
• Meets specific clinical needs of oncology and infusion patients by using knowledge and expertise.
• Recognizes medication mid solution incompatibilities and factors affecting stability.
• Performs facility acuity coding by selecting the appropriate level of service for a diverse patient population, ensures that all pertinent clinical information is documented in the patient's medical record and supports the level of service selected.

Physical Requirements

• Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, pushing and pulling.
• Work requires lifting 75 pounds.
• Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms.
• Must possess an intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity.
• Must have the ability to concentrate.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or clinic conditions.
• Education, Experience and Certifications Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• BSN preferred.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner in the state of applicable state required.
• Oncology experience preferred.
• Proficiency in IV therapy, bone marrow, spinals, thoracenteses, paracenteses and phlebotomy preferred.
• Oncology certification preferred.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.