Infusion Nurse – Medical Oncology (Education)
Join a world class team and help to bring cancer treatment HOME...
Highlands Oncology began in 1996 with three physicians and a desire to change the face of oncology care in our community. Dr. Malcolm Hayward, Dr. Dan Bradford, and Dr. Thad Beck knew that patients do better at home, in the community where they live and work, and where their support system is already in place. In furthering that goal, Highlands has grown with the region from a single location 26 years ago, to 6 locations in Northwest and Northcentral Arkansas today employing more than 750 diverse team members.
As Northwest Arkansas continues to grow, so must the services and providers available in the region. Highlands Oncology is committed to remaining on the cutting edge to ensure our community has access to the very best cancer care. What we have is something quite unique right here in our own backyard with a caring multidisciplinary team focused on treating patients like family.
Job Summary: To provide continuity of care to medical oncology patients, while practicing within the professional boundaries established by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
Job Duties / Responsibilities:• Will have extensive knowledge of chemotherapy, biotherapy, and immunotherapy, which includes administration details, side effects, and is able to instruct/educate patients and families in these areas.• Will provide infusion services to oncology patients, as well as to patients referred from gastroenterology, immunology, neurology, rheumatology, and other disciplines.• Performs an assessment of all assigned patients, prior to therapy as well as an ongoing assessment during treatment.• Ability to make independent nursing judgments, which includes triaging patient issues, symptom management, and emergency management. Will take appropriate action, while collaborating with the physician or APP as needed.• Is knowledgeable about venous access devices.• Is knowledgeable about lab results and diagnostic findings and can educate patients when needed.
