Provide direct nursing care and emotional support to oncology and hematology patients, including the administration of chemotherapy and other medications. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop care plans and participate in quality improvement processes.
Requirements summary
Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current state licensure as a Registered Nurse. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing, oncology experience, and chemotherapy certification are preferred.
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Job Title RN – Infusion Cancer Treatment Location Akron Facility Akron General Medical Center Department Cancer Trt Ctr-Cleveland Clinic Akron General Job Code AK9851 Shift Days Schedule 8:00am-4:30pm Job Summary Job Details ONA Bidding Period: 5/26/26 - 5/31/26 Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years.
Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals.
We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.
The Cancer Center understands the concerns and needs of patients and families navigating the complexities of a cancer diagnosis.
This experienced team of Oncology and Hematology specialists work together to bring advanced services to the next level by treating the patient, not the disease.
As an RN, you will assist in delivering this exceptional care, from initial introduction to final send-off.
In this role, you will interact directly with patients, offering the opportunity to offer emotional support in some of their most vulnerable times.
Additionally, the Cleveland Clinic system provides nurses with many professional development resources, including furthering education and online/in-person courses to enhance your skills.
How You’ll Benefit Take advantage of industry leading benefits, including our RN Loan Repayment program, which helps pay off student debt, and our Tuition Reimbursement program to reinvest in your career.
And if you’re relocating to join us, you could be eligible for relocation assistance.
Our Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being sets caregiver safety as a priority, identifying, reporting and responding to incidents and providing safety resources.
A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The schedule alternates between three shifts one week and two shifts the next.
A caregiver who excels in this role will: Provide direct nursing care.
Complete ongoing assessments, recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Relocation Assistance
RN Loan Repayment Program
Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being Resources
Develop and update goals, involve patients and families in developing plans of care and serve as a patient advocate.
Provide nursing care, administer treatments/medication and document.
Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of patient/family outcomes, contribute to the improvement of care and participate in the quality improvement process.
Delegate tasks/assignments, serve as a resource person, pursue ongoing education and specialty certifications, maintain applicable certification/licensure and obtain any required certifications specific to the unit.
Administer and document chemotherapy, investigational chemotherapy, IVs and other medications, enter laboratory, EKG and procedure orders/charges, maintain chemotherapy re-certification, and perform in a calm and professional manner during crisis, emergency or unexpected situations.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing (ADN or BSN program) Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) Satisfactorily completes AGMC and RN orientation programs.
Satisfactorily completes/passes all mandated programs as required by policy and unit-based competencies/skills assessments Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) Oncology experience Chemotherapy Certification Physical Requirements: Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
Requires some exposure to communicable disease or bodily fluids.
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment.
All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program.
You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
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