Registered Nurse, Outpatient Chemotherapy Infusion Center, Elkton, MD

Christiana Care is currently seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for our Outpatient Infusion Center to work two days per week. T he primary location for this position will be Elkton, MD, but will also rotate to Newark and Middletown locations in DE as needed.

Helen F. Graham Cancer Center

We are one of the most advanced cancer centers in the country - with 248,000 annual patient visits and counting - making it a top choice for people in Delaware and surrounding states. The Helen F. Graham Center is a multidisciplinary cancer center of fully dedicated caregivers that collaborates to explore avenues for potential cutting-edge treatments for the community we serve.

Work Schedule

8 : 00am-4 : 30pm, two days per week

In this role you will be responsible for administering chemotherapy and infusion treatments, implanted port flushes and lab draws, cancer treatment-related assessments, and education. This position adds value to the transformation of care at CC by providing access to safe and effective care through the above services to our patients.

Who we are

ChristianaCare is one of the country’s most dynamic healthcare organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible, and lowering healthcare costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,299 beds), a free-standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center, and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health. It also includes the pioneering Gene Editing Institute and was rated by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation’s Best Places to Work in IT.

ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. It is continually ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Hospitals. With the unique CareVio data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.

Education & Requirements

• Must be licensed to practice as a RN in Delaware and Maryland.​
• BSN required; or commitment to obtain within three years of the date of hire.
• BLS Certification is required.
• Two years of nursing experience is required; nursing experience in oncology is preferred.
• Advanced nursing degree or certification as an Oncology Nurse (OCN) by the Oncology Nursing Society is preferred.  If not currently OCN certified, certification should occur within two (2) years.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Potential exposure to infectious diseases, blood-borne pathogens, and body fluids. Rotation / travel to satellite facilities required.  Flexibility to provide patient coverage as necessary with the potential for extended hours.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Standing, sitting, and walking all day.  Ability to transfer patients from stretcher to stretcher or treatment table.  Weight depends upon the patient - from 100 lbs.+, approximately three times per day. (Lifting laundry bags).

Qualified candidates should apply online and attach a copy of your current resume for consideration.

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