Registered Nurse - Infusion

About Us

Celebrating 50 years of Healing and Hope, Cancer Care Northwest has been the Inland Northwest’s premier cancer center for over five decades. We provide an integrated approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and healing of cancer and blood‑related diseases, delivering comprehensive, innovative, compassionate care throughout each patient’s journey.

About the Position

This role provides professional nursing care for patients following established standards and practices. The RN demonstrates knowledge of age‑specific physiological, psychological, and developmental differences across late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. The position participates in company‑wide quality initiatives and supports the Cancer Care Northwest Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

• Administers chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy, hydration, and other medications under the direction and supervision of a physician or nurse practitioner.
• Assesses and records patient data pre‑ and post‑infusion therapy per protocol, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Assesses patients for changes in condition.
• Maintains knowledge of reimbursement procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance, cleans pumps after use, and documents pump usage.
• Facilitates dose modification by assessing the patient and labs, consulting the protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting providers regarding dosage changes, problems, and symptom management.
• Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports, and maintains central line catheter devices.
• Administers all medications using the correct medication, dosage/amount, route, time, and technique.
• Displays appropriate technical skills for the administration of chemotherapy, biotherapy, and other medications, including venipuncture, central line access, and infusion devices.
• Programs portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and provides instruction to patients and/or caregivers on home use.
• Triages patient phone calls as needed.
• Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy.
• Provides nursing coverage for satellite offices as needed.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performs all other duties/responsibilities as necessary or assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited professional nursing program (BSN preferred).
• Current RN state license with the State Board of Nursing in the practicing state.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Experience and knowledge of the purpose and use of medications in cancer treatment.
• Current or pending Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification within one year of employment.
• Current or pending Oncology Certification preferred.

Pay

Salary DOE – $40.70 – $63.49.