Nurse II, Oncology - Infusion/Acute Care

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct bedside care to patients receiving intravenous cancer therapies and supportive treatments in outpatient infusion and acute care settings.
• Monitors patients for expected toxicities and infusion reactions; initiates appropriate interventions.
• Applies symptom management protocols and coordinates care with providers and team members.
• Recognizes and escalates abnormal reactions or complications beyond expected patterns.
• Provides patient and family education on treatment regimens, side effects, and home care.
• Serves as an informal resource for staff on routine infusion workflows and treatments.
• Maintains accurate documentation and adheres to oncology safety standards.

Qualifications

• Licenses Required: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah. Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah. Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Career Level

N2: Provides care to patients in structured environments. Performs established nursing interventions using current clinical knowledge. Begins mentoring and supporting peers. Applies knowledge of disease processes and treatments. Demonstrates growing clinical judgment in patient care. Manages moderately complex cases. Identifies subtle changes in patient status and independently initiates appropriate interventions. Works with intermediate support. Manages care independently within established protocols. Explains care plans to patients and families. Participates in team discussions and interdisciplinary planning.

Essential Functions

• Independently manages care for a typical infusion oncology patient caseload.
• Administers chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive treatments following established protocols.
• Maintains accurate documentation and adheres to oncology safety standards.

Physical Requirements

• Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking