Outpatient Oncology Infusion RN
Northampton, MA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Infusion (Outpatient Oncology)

Location: Northampton, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide patient-centered care in an outpatient cancer center setting, focusing on chemotherapy infusion.
• Responsibilities include chemotherapy administration, patient education, care planning, symptom management, and coordination of outpatient services.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care addressing complex oncology patient needs.
• Practice according to ANA (American Nurses Association) and ONS (Oncology Nursing Society) standards.
• Operate within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing school required; BSN preferred.
• If no BSN, 1-2 years of ambulatory oncology experience required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts required.
• Oncology Nurse Certification (OCN) required within 2 years of hire or after 2,000 hours of oncology nursing practice.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Demonstrated leadership, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and communicate effectively with patients, peers, physicians, and family members.
• Outpatient chemotherapy infusion experience is mandatory.

Required Credentials & Compliance (Selected Highlights)

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid RN license with primary source verification (no conditional licenses accepted).
• Oncology Nurse Certification (OCN) within 2 years or 2,000 hours oncology experience.
• Current BLS certification (AHA preferred).

Health & Immunization Requirements

• N95 Fit Test within 1 year of start date, updated annually.
• Documentation of MMR vaccination or immunity.
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30).
• TB test documentation within 3 months of start date, updated if >6 month break.
• Physician health statement within 1 year of start date, updated if >6 month break.
• Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity strongly preferred.
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred.

Background & Compliance Checks

• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start, updated if >6 month break.
• Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start, updated if >6 month break.
• National sex offender registry check within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days prior to start and annually.
• Social Security Number trace as part of background check.

Documentation Required for Submission

• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state.
• Two recent references (minimum one supervisor or above).
• Skills checklist.
• Candidate submission coversheet.

Additional Notes

• Must submit a professional badge photo (color, recent, plain background, no glasses).
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation required if fit test is required.
• Confirmation of assignment form required for all initial assignments and extensions.

This position is ideal for experienced oncology RNs with outpatient infusion expertise seeking a collaborative, patient-focused role in a cancer center environment.