VCU Health·South Hill, Virginia
Provide expert cancer care by administering chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and immunotherapy to patients in an infusion center. Coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver age-specific care and document patient progress accurately.
The Medical Oncology department at the Hendrick Cancer and Rehab Center is Southern Virginia’s premier cancer resource to provide advanced care for cancer and blood disorders.
The care team delivers expert cancer care to patients with all types of cancer with the most common being breast, lung, prostate, and colorectal.
In partnership with specialists at Community Memorial Hospital and VCU Health, the Medical Oncology department provides patients with multidisciplinary evaluations.
Treatment is administered using chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, and other medications and targeted agents.
The infusion nurse care team administers chemotherapy and infusion medications in the infusion center which consists of nine chemotherapy chairs.
Oncology nurses have the opportunity to become experts in their specialty through various certifications including biochemotherapy courses and oncology-specific certifications.
The oncology department is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and is partnered with VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center.
The cancer center prides itself in providing patients with additional care consisting of clinical trials, genetic testing, survivorship care, and nutritional and psychosocial services.
30a - 4p in Infusions
The Clinical Nurse I job Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family.
This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
This job provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level.
This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
This job also safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
The Clinical Nurse II job demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population.
This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
This job recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately.
This job mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families.
This job provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level.
This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
The Clinical Nurse III job demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population.
This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
This job anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately.
This job provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting.
This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders. Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards. All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice.
As appropriate based on unit assignment.
Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Market context
In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.
