Registered Nurse at Hematology/Oncology

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:

Flexible schedule401(k)Competitive salaryDental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insurance

Job Overview

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse Hematology/Oncology to provide specialized outpatient nursing care within the Hematology/Oncology and Infusion Clinic at Mike OCallaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC). The RN will support physicians and healthcare teams in the administration of infusion therapies, chemotherapy, biologic medications, and supportive care for patients with hematologic, oncologic, autoimmune, and infusion-related conditions. Duties include patient assessment, infusion therapy administration, medication monitoring, patient education, care coordination, and emergency response while ensuring compliance with DHA and military healthcare standards.

General Duties

Provide services within the scope of clinical privileges granted by the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF).Perform duties in accordance with the PWS, DHA standards, and MTF policies.Maintain compliance with HIPAA, oncology safety, infection prevention, and patient safety regulations.Participate in quality improvement, readiness activities, peer review, and staff training.Specific Duties

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for hematology/oncology patients.Obtain patient histories, perform physical assessments, monitor vital signs, and evaluate treatment responses.Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologic agents, blood products, IV fluids, and supportive medications according to established protocols.Monitor patients for infusion reactions, side effects, and adverse events and initiate emergency response procedures when necessary.Manage IV access, central lines, infusion pumps, and specialty clinic equipment.Assist providers with infusion-related procedures and specialty treatments.Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, chemotherapy side effects, symptom management, and follow-up care.Maintain accurate electronic medical record documentation for treatments, assessments, and patient encounters.Coordinate care with physicians, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, and ancillary departments.Participate in quality assurance, competency verification, and clinic process improvement activities.Qualifications

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Education: Graduate from an academic nursing program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Certification

Current Basic Life Support (BLS)Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Certifications must be through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Board Certification

Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certification is required at hire or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Experience

Must have been employed in an Infusion Center or Infusion Clinic within the past 24 months.Minimum of 12 months of infusion or oncology nursing experience required.Experience administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologics, or infusion therapies strongly preferred.Licensure

Must possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.

Skills and Abilities

Strong infusion and oncology nursing skillsExperience administering chemotherapy and biologic therapiesAbility to recognize and respond rapidly to infusion reactions and medical emergenciesExcellent IV therapy and central line management skillsStrong patient education and counseling abilitiesExcellent documentation and electronic medical record skillsAbility to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teamsKnowledge of oncology safety standards and infusion protocolsStrong organizational, multitasking, and critical thinking skillsFamiliarity with military healthcare systems and TRICARE is highly desirableSchedule

Monday through FridayStandard clinic hours: 0730 1630Procedure days may require schedule adjustments from 0700 1600Maximum 40 hours per weekNo on-call requirementPhysical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periodsAbility to lift and move clinical equipment and suppliesAbility to safely administer infusions and assist patients during treatmentsManual dexterity sufficient for IV therapy and infusion proceduresWork Environment

This position is performed in a military outpatient Hematology/Oncology and Infusion Clinic environment within Mike OCallaghan Military Medical Center. The work setting includes direct patient care, infusion therapy administration, chemotherapy safety practices, interdisciplinary collaboration, and electronic medical documentation.

Immunization Requirement

Must comply with all DHA and Medical Employee Health Program (MEHP) requirements, including tuberculosis screening, annual influenza vaccination, and required immunizations.

Security Requirement

Must successfully complete all credentialing, background investigation, and installation access requirements for work on Nellis Air Force Base.