Registered Nurse Infusion Oncology Float-Paulding
Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Hiram
Posted on: March 3, 2026
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Job Description:
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions
and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion,
pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission
is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of
every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining
example of what's possible when the brightest professionals
dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare
industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of
America) Registered Nurse Oncology Infusion Float-Paulding Shift:
FT Day Sign on Bonus Eligible The RN Oncology Infusion Therapy
Clinician functions under the direction of the Manager Infusion
Therapy or other designated leader. The RN Oncology Infusion
Therapy Clinician demonstrates knowledge, competency, and clinical
expertise in oncology infusion therapy including but not limited to
hazardous drug therapies for treating malignant and nonmalignant
conditions. This RN will regularly administer chemotherapy,
immunotherapy, antineoplastics agents, hazardous drugs, and
targeted therapies. RN will work in an outpatient infusion center
though alternate settings could occur. This individual is
responsible for providing safe patient care with an understanding
and awareness of age-appropriate and culturally aware needs. The RN
Oncology Infusion Therapy Clinician addresses the patient/family
biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and education
needs and is responsible for delivery of patient care in complex
situations. The RN Oncology Infusion Therapy Clinician serves as a
clinical resource to nursing staff, operational leadership, and
medical staff. It is expected that all RNs are licensed,
knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the
Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implement the Scope of
Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American
Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is
expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient,
system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence
goals. They are responsible for attending and participating in
staff meetings, in-services, special projects and continued
education. Performs other duties as necessary. In this role they
can serve as a preceptor for newly hired RN colleagues. Local
travel required. Float staff will be required to float between Cobb
Hospital HOD's based on need. All sites are within 35 miles of Cobb
Hospital. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Exemplary
Practice and Outcomes A. Performs the Nursing Process (assessment;
diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and
evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using
evidence-based practice, using analytical/critical thinking and
ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through
effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to
achieve optimal patient care outcomes B. Provides
relationship-based patient-centered care that is consistent with
population-specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease,
etc.) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an
understanding of cultural diversity C. Always partners with the
patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such
appropriate methods for setting and purpose (e.g., just in time and
planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant
others updated and making the patients goals the focus of the plan
of care). D. Practices using current clinical practice standards
including but not limited to chemotherapy and targeted therapies
for treating malignant and nonmalignant conditions. E. Meets annual
requirements for chemotherapy competence. Teamwork and
Collaboration A. Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe
quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery
model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive
interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds,
case review, etc.); completion of timely documentation and
promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment B.
Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner
that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and
retention of all healthcare team members. C. Participates and
supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders,
research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient
care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well
as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively
supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the
system. Professional Development and Initiative A. Completes all
initial and ongoing professional competency assessments, required
mandatory education, and population-specific education. B. Serves
as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and
staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a
current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional
practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment C.
Cultivates oncology nursing knowledge and a commitment to providing
the highest quality care by engaging in continuing education,
earning or maintaining a specialty oncology certification or
obtaining 12 continuing education credits annually. Evidence-Based
Practice and Research A. Promotes evidence-based practice, nursing
research, and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in
activities such as value analysis as part of the decision making
process in evaluating patient care products. B. Upholds all health
care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical
competencies put forth by this job description and professional
association (i.e. Oncology Nursing Society) including legal,
regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by
way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar
Health Systems safety absolutes C. Participates in data collection,
poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence based
practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate
resources and evidence to address practice questions. Resources and
Support A. Proactively plans for the care of patients across the
care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care. B.
Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when
called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care
managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best
practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable
days; adverse events; etc.). C. Supports efficient and effective
use of human and material resources. Evidence Based Practice and
Research * Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and
performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such
as value analysis as part of the decision-making process in
evaluating patient care products. * Upholds all health care
system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical
competencies put forth by this job description and professional
association including legal, regulatory and accreditation
requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals
as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems safety
absolutes * Participates in data collection, poses relevant
clinical questions to advanced evidence-based practice. Consults
appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to
address practice questions. Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standar
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