LCMC Health·Metairie, Louisiana
Manage outpatient cancer treatment by administering chemotherapy and infusions while monitoring patient vitals and symptoms. Provide emotional support and education to patients and families while ensuring a safe environment and continuity of care.
Your job is more than a job.
Your calling as an Outpatient Oncology Nurse is personal.
Appreciating the relationships you build with each patient, you walk alongside them from day one.
While the emotional lows can be difficult, you celebrate every “ringing of the bell”.
You never take for granted the emotional highs as each treatment journey comes to an end.
It makes every moment an extraordinary one.
You’re right there shining that little hope-filled light of yours.
Developing a strong bond with your patients and their families, you feel fortunate to be a part of each life-changing journey.
It’s what medicine and nursing is all about, and each time you beat cancer with your patients, you love being an oncology nurse even more.
And that’s what we love about you.
Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your “little something extra” all add up to you.
And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this emotional, relationship-building nursing role.
Your Everyday Prioritize, coordinate, and manage outpatient treatment of cancer-related health issues.
Administer individualized care plan for chemotherapy and infusions while monitoring your patient’s vitals, medications, and symptoms.
Provide emotional support.
Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
Monitor and engage with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.
Monitor and execute Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.
Ensure continuity of care, efficiency, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
Advise and consult with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services.
Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.
The Must-Haves
Requires a current Louisiana nursing license and American Heart Association BLS certification. A BSN and Oncology nurse certification are preferred, along with 18 months of oncology experience.
Market context
In Louisiana, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and community care settings, especially for RNs with current licensure and recent clinical experience. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who can start quickly, meet certification and driving requirements, and handle patient care with limited onboarding. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your RN license, CPR certification, and driver’s license are current before applying.
