Primary Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse

• Communication & Teamwork
• Provides compassionate, clear, and culturally appropriate communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Advocates for patient needs and ensures timely resolution of concerns.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
• Collaborates with team members and other departments to support smooth operations and patient-centered care.
• Ensures documentation meets all legal, regulatory, and organizational standards.

• Physician Practice & Operational Support
• Functions as the primary RN and liaison for the assigned physician practice or oncology population.
• Coordinates clinic operations with physicians and the Infusion Center Manager.
• Prepares charts and verifies lab, pathology, and imaging results prior to visits.
• Assists physicians during exams and procedures as needed.
• Ensures all chemotherapy and infusion orders are accurately written and verified.
• Oversees requisitions, procedures, and scheduling for infusion add-ons and follow-up treatments.
• Triages phone calls and walk-ins, addressing clinical concerns and managing prescriptions appropriately.
• Plans patient care, education, and discharge in coordination with the team, ensuring continuity of services across care settings.

Shared values

Service

We serve with compassion and understanding.

Teamwork

We are one team – each one of us makes a difference.

Curiosity

We promote learning.

Integrity

We live by honesty, trust, and doing the right thing by our organizational values.

Minimum job requirements

• Education & Experience
• Current unencumbered Oregon RN license (BSN preferred).
• Current AHA BLS certification; ACLS within six months of hire.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in an ambulatory or acute care setting.
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) required.
• OCN/ONCC Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) required or obtained within two years and 2,000 hours of oncology experience.

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage complex patient cases.
• Commitment to holistic, patient-centered care.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Physical requirements

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, hearing, and use of hands.
• Occasional sitting, stooping, kneeling, or reaching.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Requires visual acuity (close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception).

Work Environment

• Moderate noise level.
• Occasional exposure to infectious diseases, radiation, and chemicals.
• Must be able to hear alarms, patient calls, and instructions clearly.

Repetitive Motions

• Frequent hand use, grasping, and fine dexterity required.

• Licenses & certifications
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) within six months of hire
• FIT Test
• Oregon RN License
• Membership in Oncology Nursing Society
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate (CAQ)
• OCN/ONCC Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) — required or obtained within two years and 2,000 hours of oncology experience

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time to meet the needs of the organization.

This is designated as a hard to fill position. Please refer to policy HR-A37