This individual will provide direct patient care in the outpatient Infusion Center. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: patient assessment, side effect management, administration of chemotherapy, biotherapy, and other infusions and injections, central venous access management, assistance with patient cares, and management of a busy infusion schedule. Many responsibilities include working with physicians, dietitians, social workers, pharmacists, and others. Supports and implements patient safety and other safety practices as appropriate. Maintains professional competencies by obtaining/maintaining the Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy/Biotherapy provider certification, attending educational programs, participates in professional organizations, subscribing to the reading professional journals or other appropriate activities.

Schedule

Full-time | 64-72 hours per two weeks | Onsite Monday- Friday | 6:30am-7:30pm with 8-hour shifts  Possibility of flexing up to 12-hour shifts  No weekends or holidays!

Pay and Benefits

Pay based on experience and degree Associate/Diploma in nursing starting at $40.33 per hour Bachelor’s in nursing starting at $41.34 per hour Master’s in nursing starting at $42.37 per hour Pay range: $40.33 - $60.50 per hour $3,500 hiring bonus for eligible candidates! Full time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more! Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available. 

Qualifications:

Graduate from a nursing program required. BSN preferred but required within 3 years of hire. Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Minnesota required.                                    Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card required per established policy              

Special Requirements:

National Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN) preferred. Obtain Oncology Nurse Society (ONS) Chemotherapy provider card within 6 months of hire.   Current ONS provider card must be maintained at all times. A minimum of 1 year acute care experience preferred.  Ambulatory or Oncology nursing experience preferred, including telephone triage, symptom management, and administration of chemotherapy and management of venous access devices.   Demonstrates ability to effectively intervene with a patient in crisis, recognize abnormal lab results and other diagnostic testing results, skills with patient education. 

To be eligible for the hiring bonus you must be an external candidate who is hired into an eligible full time or part time benefited position. Previous CentraCare employees qualify if they have not worked for CentraCare for at least 9 months at the date of hire. CentraCare pay promotions to include bonuses may be discontinued at any time due to business needs 

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.