The RN Oncology Infusion Therapy Clinician functions under the direction of the Manager Infusion Therapy or other designated leader. The RN Oncology Infusion Therapy Clinician demonstrates knowledge, competency, and clinical expertise in oncology infusion therapy including but not limited to hazardous drug therapies for treating malignant and nonmalignant conditions.

This RN will regularly administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, antineoplastics agents, hazardous drugs, and targeted therapies. RN will work in an outpatient infusion center though alternate settings could occur.

This individual is responsible for providing safe patient care with an understanding and awareness of age-appropriate and culturally aware needs. The RN Oncology Infusion Therapy Clinician addresses the patient/family biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and education needs and is responsible for delivery of patient care in complex situations. The RN Oncology Infusion Therapy Clinician serves as a clinical resource to nursing staff, operational leadership, and medical staff.

It is expected that all RNs are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implement the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.

Required Minimum Education
Education Level Education Details Required/
Preferred
Associate's
Degree
Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing Required and
Required Minimum Education
Education Level Education Details Required/
Preferred
Bachelor's
Degree
Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of
nursing
Preferred or
Master's Degree Master's Degree in health related field. Preferred
Required Minimum Experience
Experience Experience Details Required/
Preferred
Minimum 2 years Nursing Practice in direct patient care. Required and
Minimum 2 years Outpatient oncology nursing experience. Preferred
Required Minimum Skills
KSAs Proficiency
Ability to read, write and speak the English language. High
Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required. High
Inter- and intra-departmental coordination of patient care activities. High
Delegation skills required as Georgia Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act allows and
Wellstar policy defines.
High
Ability to multi-task essential. High
Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential. High
Strong detail orientation to patient care activities and nursing skills required. High
Possess time management skills. Medium
Computer skills required including typing, scanning, using mouse, and other attributes to computing
and device use.
Medium
Personal time management skills required. High
Demonstrates knowledge of and practices within parameters outlined in Georgia Registered
Professional Nurse Practice Act.
High
Ability to be trained to handle Hazardous Drugs per USP<800> guidelines. High
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
Licenses/Certifications On Level Time Frame Required/
Preferred
Reg Nurse (Single State) 1.00 Required
RN - Multi-state Compact 1.00 Required
Basic Life Support 1.00 Required
Oncology Cert Nurse 2.00 Preferred
WellStar Oncology Nursing Readiness and Safety (ONRS) within 90
Days
Required and
Oncology Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Added Qualification from ONS/ONCC
card
Upon Hire Preferred
National certification in area of Oncology Specialty (OCN, CBCN, AOCNS,
AOCNP)
within 2
years
Preferred