RN Lab Oncology

About the role

You will be part of a collaborative, physician-led team that works as one and puts patients at the center of everything we do. With a connected network of providers, care teams, and services across primary and specialty care, surgery centers, imaging, lab, and therapy, you are part of a system designed to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform peripheral blood draws as well as laboratory collections from ports, PICCs, and other central venous access devices (CVADs).
• Access and assess implanted ports, PICCs, and other vascular access devices to ensure proper function and identify potential complications.
• Escort patients to exam rooms or laboratory areas and prepare them for provider visits as needed.
• Obtain and document vital signs, weight, current medications, medical history updates, and other clinical information within the electronic medical record.
• Absorb and administer medications, injections, and therapeutic phlebotomy as directed within scope of practice and organizational policies.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and communicate abnormal findings to providers promptly.
• Collaborate with providers, infusion nurses, laboratory staff, and the oncology care team to promote efficient patient flow and high-quality care.
• Coordinate laboratory testing and future ancillary orders through the electronic medical record.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient documentation, including medication reconciliation, allergies, patient instructions, and care coordination activities.
• Maintain exam room and laboratory supplies, linens, and sharps containers to ensure clinical readiness.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support oncology operations.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Previous oncology, infusion, medical-surgical, outpatient clinic, or vascular access experience preferred.
• Experience accessing ports, PICCs, and other central venous access devices preferred.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and patient education skills.
• Knowledge of chemotherapy medications and their therapeutic and adverse effects preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with electronic medical records preferred.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered oncology care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

Pay

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $26.25 - $39.38 per hour, with actual pay determined by experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through bonuses and other incentives.

Schedule & Work Environment

Full-time position, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with one scheduled half-day each week. No weekends, holidays, or overnight shifts. Fast-paced outpatient oncology clinic supporting patients receiving cancer treatment and follow-up care. Collaborative team environment focused on exceptional patient care and clinical excellence.