Clinical Nurse- Infusion Center
Salem, OR, US
Nursing
Part Time
Job ID: #15263
Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Infusion Center
Position Type: Part time, 28 hours/ week
Schedule: Variable shifts
Your role with us
As a clinical nurse in the infusion center, you will play a key role in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care through ongoing assessment, skilled interventions, and collaborative treatment planning tailored to each patient’s unique needs. You’ll ensure safety, clear communication, and thorough documentation while helping patients and families navigate complex treatments with confidence and clarity. If you're committed to excellence, teamwork, and patient-centered care. Apply today and make a difference where it matters most.
What you'll do
- Perform comprehensive, age-appropriate patient assessments and communicate pertinent findings to the care team.
- Deliver skilled, compassionate nursing interventions in alignment with patient care plans, prioritizing safety and comfort.
- Develop and update individualized plans of care based on medical history, cultural background, and changing patient needs.
- Educate patients and families about treatment, medications, and self-care using clear, understandable language.
- Accurately document all assessments, interventions, education, and patient responses to ensure continuity of care.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with the healthcare team using situation, barrier, assessment, and results as well as other best-practice communication tools.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment by following infection control and safety protocols.
- Demonstrate leadership through evidence-based practice, professional development, and participation in unit performance improvement.
Required qualifications
- Associates Degree of Nursing (ADN) or Graduate of a Diploma of RN program with a minimum of 5 years acute care experience. ADN graduates with less than 5 years of acute care experience are required to sign agreement to complete their BSN or MSN within 3 years of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Current Unencumbered licensure to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon.
- 1 year of RN staff experience required
Additional information
- Acute RN staff nurse experience preferred.
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy administration certification required within 12 months of hire date for all scheduled and unscheduled RNs working in the Infusion Center.
Total rewards package
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details.
Why Salem Health?
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.
Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Infusion Center
Position Type: Part time, 28 hours/ week
Schedule: Variable shifts
Your role with us
As a clinical nurse in the infusion center, you will play a key role in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care through ongoing assessment, skilled interventions, and collaborative treatment planning tailored to each patient’s unique needs. You’ll ensure safety, clear communication, and thorough documentation while helping patients and families navigate complex treatments with confidence and clarity. If you're committed to excellence, teamwork, and patient-centered care. Apply today and make a difference where it matters most.
What you'll do
- Perform comprehensive, age-appropriate patient assessments and communicate pertinent findings to the care team.
- Deliver skilled, compassionate nursing interventions in alignment with patient care plans, prioritizing safety and comfort.
- Develop and update individualized plans of care based on medical history, cultural background, and changing patient needs.
- Educate patients and families about treatment, medications, and self-care using clear, understandable language.
- Accurately document all assessments, interventions, education, and patient responses to ensure continuity of care.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with the healthcare team using situation, barrier, assessment, and results as well as other best-practice communication tools.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment by following infection control and safety protocols.
- Demonstrate leadership through evidence-based practice, professional development, and participation in unit performance improvement.
Required qualifications
- Associates Degree of Nursing (ADN) or Graduate of a Diploma of RN program with a minimum of 5 years acute care experience. ADN graduates with less than 5 years of acute care experience are required to sign agreement to complete their BSN or MSN within 3 years of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Current Unencumbered licensure to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon.
- 1 year of RN staff experience required
Additional information
- Acute RN staff nurse experience preferred.
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy administration certification required within 12 months of hire date for all scheduled and unscheduled RNs working in the Infusion Center.
Total rewards package
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details.
Why Salem Health?
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.
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