Infusion Nurse, Cancer Center
Company: The George Washington Medical Faculty Associates
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 25, 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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