Registered Nurse – Infusion Center – Downtown Knoxville

A not-for-profit hospital system in eastern Tennessee is seeking a full-time, experienced Infusion Nurse for their growing, infusion center.

The Company:

• Largest employer in Tennessee
• Named to Newsweek’s “America’s Greatest Workplaces” 2023 list.
• Named a “Best Employer” eight times by Forbes, including “Best-in-State Employer” 2023
• Named four times to a national list of “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Hospital Review
• Named to Becker’s Healthcare’s “100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” 2023 list
• Works with a wide range of community partners to help meet the needs of the communities.
• And so much more…

Our team of board-certified, fellowship-trained medical oncologists and certified advanced practice providers deliver on-site care and treatment, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy, at affiliated infusion centers throughout our region. Our physicians have access to proven drug-based treatments and the latest clinical trial medicines to assure each patient receives the most effective treatment.

This company appreciates its employees:

• Competitive compensation package
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
• Paid Days Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription drug, Life Insurance, Disability, FSA, EAP, and more…
• Retirement Savings Plan, Financial Planning Resources, Educational Assistance
• Student loan repayment assistance
• And more…

The role you will play:

Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Correlates patient history and support systems within hospital care.
• Assess learning needs of patient and family.
• Develops and initiates teaching plan, involving patient and family.
• Recommends interventions.
• Evaluates plan of care.
• Resolves problems regarding less complex issues without oversight or supervision.
• Member of established active hospital committee or subcommittee with 75% participation in meetings.
• Demonstrates willingness to precept new employees/students as directed.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Caring for oncology and hematology infusion patients including the use of central lines and administration of hazardous medications including chemotherapy.

Knoxville / East Tennessee

• No state income tax!
• Are you a sports fan? Follow the University of Tennessee Volunteers through winning seasons all year long, or take in a minor-league baseball game on a summer evening. “Go pro” to nearby Nashville and watch the Tennessee Titans take the field or the Predators pack the ice during hockey season.
• Explore great restaurants, busy bars, exciting nightlife, and fabulous theater and music performances. Or take a quiet moment to enjoy breathtaking mountainscapes, stunning views, and surreal sunsets across the region.
• No matter which location you choose, you’ll find beautiful natural parks, lakes, and mountains nearby. And whether you’re new in town or a Tennessee native, our communities will make you feel right at home.
• Cost of living is lower than national average.

Background:

• Two years of experience preferred
• Valid TN RN License
• CPR
• ACLS
• 1 year of Oncology experience.