Infusion Nurse, Cancer Center
Company: The George Washington Medical Faculty Associates
Location: Mount Rainier
Posted on: February 27, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Details Description Position Summary As an Infusion Nurse,
you will provide patient care activities within the scope of
nursing practice that include, but not limited to patient
assessment, symptom management, medication administration and
management, monitoring of infused medications, performing IV
placements, accessing ports, and collaboration with healthcare
providers and clinical team across all departments. Your leadership
skills in decision making and problem solving are essential. Your
ability to provide comprehensive patient and family education
including information about treatments, medications, chemotherapy
and other appropriate items, is required. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other
duties may be assigned. Clinical Administers chemotherapy and
biologicals, assisting in obtaining informed consent, and
discussing side effects and treatment with patients and families.
Provides emotional support (together with social worker) and
instructions to patients and families. Administers study of drugs
and biologicals. Triage duties. Able to provide education re:
treatment, and side effects. Assesses patients and addresses
symptom management Triage calls and follow-up Work collaboratively
with a multidisciplinary team to navigate patients through
treatment Educational Provides education services to patients and
their families and other hospital staff. Develops content, resource
materials and coordinates educational plan. Shares and learns new
approaches in the care of patients through conferences and
workshops. Minimum Qualifications The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform essential functions. Education Associate's
degree or higher in Nursing Licensure Current and valid Nursing
license in the District of Columbia ONS certification in
chemotherapy, biotherapy, and immunotherapy required, or must be
obtained within 6 months of hire. Experience Familiarity with
vascular access devices preferred Prior professional experience
with safe administration of Chemotherapy/Biotherapy preferred
Strong knowledge of assessing patient physical symptoms and lab
work Basic computer and word processing skills. A minimum of 2
years of experience as an Oncology Nurse preferred Physical
Requirements Sit, walk, reach, bend, or twist for long periods in a
clinical setting. Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to
100 lbs. as part of the role. Regularly exposed to healthcare
settings that may require personal protective equipment. Requires
manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier
machine, and other equipment. About GW MFA MFA physicians provide
comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole
person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the
GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers
are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows,
and researchers preserving the rich tradition of academics,
research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely
integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The
George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) which is separately
owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA
has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals. The GW
MFA’s leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is
complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC,
Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW
Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies,
the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of
their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further
information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the
Department of Labor.
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