Registered Nurse ARRMC (Infusion Therapy)

Registered Nurse ARRMC (Infusion Therapy)

Additional Position Details: Union position | FTE: 0.225 | On Call | 1st Shift - Days Patterned

Why Asante

Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence.

Position Summary

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC) Outpatient Infusion Oncology Services is looking for an exceptional RN to work with a collaborative, supportive team in a high-volume outpatient setting. Our team is a diverse group committed to compassionate and comprehensive care of each patient during their infusion or cancer treatment. To provide comprehensive care to our patients, our Infusion Center encompasses multiple treatment modalities including procedural care, phlebotomy/lab draws, chemotherapy/biotherapy infusions, blood product administration, IV antibiotics and iron infusions to name a few.

The ideal candidate is detail oriented with strong assessment and critical thinking skills, and communicates effectively with multidisciplinary team members, patients, and visitors. The infusion department consists of an oncology infusion room with 28 chairs and two private rooms, a general infusion room with 13 chairs and 4 private rooms. A Fast track room with 4 infusion chairs is used for short infusions, labs and injections. Infusion Services is located on the 3rd floor of the Heiman Cancer Center.

The office hours are Monday to Friday 0800 to 1730, Weekends 0800- 1730.

As an RN in the Outpatient Infusion Oncology Unit, you will have the opportunity to:

• Care for a variety of patients
• Collaborate with fellow members of the team including, Pharmacy, CNAs, nurse navigators, dieticians, social workers and billing office staff
• Work towards becoming an oncology certified nurse (OCN) or a certified nurse infusion (CRNI)
• Be part of the new state-of-the-art Heimann Cancer Center

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

Experience

• Minimum one year of nursing experience required
• Oncology and/or Infusion experience preferred

Licensure/Certifications

• RN: Registered Nurse licensed by Oregon State Board of Nursing is required (will consider candidates with RN licensure from out of state - but Oregon license required by start date)
• BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon start
• ONS/ONCC Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy (FOC) certificate required within 90 days of hire
• Successful completion of ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy certificate (ONS) within 2 years of completing ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy course required

Preferred Certifications

• OCN: Oncology Certified Nurse
• CRNI: Certified RN Infusion
• CHPN: Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse

What We Offer for Full and Part-Time Positions

• Competitive starting wage
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness
• Excellent retirement package with up to 6% employer contribution
• Generous Earned Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement program

What We Offer Our Flexible Workforce (Per diem/On-call)

• Competitive starting wage
• An additional 15% on top of the base hourly rate (if not an employee already in a benefited position)
• Benefit option available through the Asante Flexible Workforce plan
• Excellent retirement package with up to a 6% employer contribution

About Asante and Southern Oregon

Asante is a locally-managed, nationally recognized top 15 health system. We are located in beautiful Southern Oregon and are the largest healthcare provider in nine counties. We provide comprehensive medical care to more than 580,000 people throughout southern Oregon and northern California. Our facilities employ over 5000 people and include Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners, and additional healthcare partnerships throughout the region.

At Asante we are defined by our values - traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.