Oncology Nurse - Infusion

About This Role

This oncology-infusion nursing position delivers direct bedside care to patients receiving intravenous cancer therapies and supportive treatments in outpatient infusion settings. The role involves real-time monitoring of patients during treatment, early identification and management of infusion-related complications, and rapid response to high-risk events. The position may be filled at multiple career levels based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skill set.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct bedside care to patients receiving intravenous cancer therapies and supportive treatments in outpatient infusion settings
• Monitor patients in real-time during treatment
• Identify and manage infusion-related complications early
• Rapidly respond to high-risk events such as hypersensitivity reactions, extravasation, and other oncologic emergencies
• Manage increasingly complex therapies and unstable patient presentations as experience progresses
• Support safe treatment delivery across the infusion continuum

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah
• Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah

Important Details

• Nurse Level 1 (N1): Entry level nurse that develops foundational clinical skills while providing patient care under close supervision
• Nurse Level 2 (N2): Developing nurse that independently manages routine patient care and escalates more complex clinical needs as appropriate
• Nurse Level 3 (N3): Experienced nurse that independently manages typical patient complexity, anticipates needs, and adapts care to clinical variations
• Nurse Level 4 (N4): Advanced level clinician that leads complex cases and serves as a clinical resource and mentor to other nursing staff

Physical Requirements

• Carrying
• Climbing
• Color Determination
• Crawling
• Far Vision
• Lifting
• Listening
• Manual Dexterity
• Near Vision
• Pulling and/or Pushing
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Speaking
• Standing
• Stooping and Crouching
• Tasting or Smelling
• Walking

About the Company

University of Utah Health is a patient-focused organization that enhances the health and well-being of people through patient care, research, and education. The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for its academic research, quality standards, and overall patient experience. Its five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.