Oncology Infusion Float RN (PRN)

Join our team at Maryland Oncology Hematology! We’re looking for passionate and talented professionals to provide exceptional cancer care across 15+ locations in Maryland and DC. This is a dynamic, supportive environment where you can grow and thrive while making a difference for patients, physicians, and colleagues.

About the role

Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and specialty regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, and developmental differences across patient populations, including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to assess and manage patient and family needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and promote continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
• Assess health status by interviewing patients regarding current status and medical history.
• Collect and record nursing assessments and interventions.
• Review and report health status assessments, physical examinations, laboratory data, radiographic data, and psychosocial assessments to providers.
• Assess patient and family needs; provide teaching and instructional materials.
• Provide psychosocial support to patients and families while maintaining confidentiality.
• Prepare and administer therapies under physician direction and supervision.
• Administer all medications and blood products using correct dosage, route, time, and technique.
• Ensure pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to therapy administration.
• Facilitate dose modification by assessing patients, labs, protocols, and consulting physicians regarding dosage adjustments and symptom management.
• Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports, and maintain central line catheter devices.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and treatments provided.
• Apply knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
• Restock supply areas and maintain the work environment following OSHA guidelines for cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste, and infection control.
• Maintain equipment according to quality control standards and disinfection protocols.
• Manage patient medication refill requests and record information in patient charts.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures; maintain efficient patient flow.
• Facilitate and schedule consultations, tests, referrals, and future appointments.
• Triage patient phone calls and document relevant information.
• Coordinate communication between patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Assist patients in locating community resources.
• Collaborate with clinical research and act as a resource to LPNs, LVNs, and medical assistants.
• Provide nursing coverage for satellite offices as needed.
• Serve as a mentor or preceptor to less experienced nurses.
• Participate in professional development and maintain current oncology nursing knowledge.

Infusion RN Specific Responsibilities

• Program portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and instruct patients or caregivers in home pump use.
• Demonstrate knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use, maintenance, cleaning, and proper documentation.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited professional nursing education program; BSN preferred.
• Active RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• 3–5 years of nursing experience, with at least one year in oncology preferred.
• Oncology certification preferred.
• Chemotherapy Immunotherapy provider card preferred (for infusion RN).
• Experience in infusion nursing (for infusion RN).

Working Conditions

• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic.
• Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Pay

The general pay scale for this position is $33.21 - $50.00 per hour. The actual hiring rate depends on prior work experience, education, job responsibilities, location, and work performance.