Infusion RN- Full-Time

About Lakewood

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune's Top Workplaces for the fifth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Department

At Lakewood, our Oncology & Infusion team is growing-and so is our impact. With the new Cancer Center opening its doors this fall, we're entering an exciting chapter filled with opportunities to grow, learn, and make a difference. Oncology may be at the heart of what we do, but our infusion nurses also support a wide range of patient populations, creating a dynamic and meaningful nursing experience every day.

We care deeply-for our patients, their families, and each other. Our team is upbeat, hardworking, and deeply compassionate, showing up every day with a commitment to excellence and a heart for healing. We're looking for RNs who bring optimism to every situation and are driven to provide the highest level of care and patient experience.

If you're ready to do meaningful work alongside a truly special team, come join us. The best patients, an amazing team, and a future full of purpose are waiting for you.

Mission for Position

The Infusion RN will deliver exceptional, compassionate, and individualized care to every patient, every day-upholding Lakewood Health System's commitment to innovation, excellence, and person-centered service. As a vital member of the Oncology & Infusion team, this RN will bring positivity and purpose to each interaction-supporting patients and their families through complex treatments with clinical excellence and heartfelt connection. Rooted in teamwork and guided by our shared mission, the Infusion RN plays a key role in ensuring every patient feels seen, heard, and genuinely cared for.

Duties & Responsibilities

As an Infusion RN, you'll be a vital part of delivering safe, expert, and compassionate care-providing life-changing therapies to patients in a dynamic and deeply rewarding environment. In this role, you will:

• Perform Comprehensive Assessments: Evaluate patients before, during, and after treatment-monitoring vital signs, assessing response to therapy, and identifying potential complications early.
• Manage Infusion Access: Insert, maintain, and monitor peripheral and central lines with precision and care, following best practices and evidence-based protocols to ensure safe, effective therapy.
• Administer Chemotherapy, Biotherapy, and Immunotherapy: Safely prepare and deliver complex infusion treatments in alignment with provider orders, ONS guidelines, and institutional protocols-ensuring the highest standards of patient safety.
• Educate & Empower Patients and Families: Provide clear, compassionate education on therapies, potential side effects, self-care techniques, and what to expect-helping patients feel informed, prepared, and supported.
• Lead in Symptom Management: Assess and manage treatment-related symptoms and side effects, administering supportive medications and comfort measures in collaboration with the broader care team.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Partner with oncologists, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to develop and deliver coordinated, individualized treatment plans.
• Provide Holistic Support: Offer emotional support, reassurance, and presence-creating a space where patients and families feel seen, heard, and cared for throughout their treatment journey.
• Commit to Professional Growth: Stay current with evolving best practices in oncology and infusion care by engaging in continuing education, certifications, and professional development through ONS, INS, and beyond.

Position Type

• This position is full-time, with workdays between Monday and Friday from 7:30am - 5:00pm.
• No weekends or holidays are required.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota RN license required
• Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certification preferred, but not required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within six months of hire

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a nurse who embodies the heart of our mission and brings excellence to every encounter. The ideal candidate:

• Has a keen attention to detail and a strong clinical foundation
• Uses a holistic lens to assess and care for patients
• Prioritizes safety as the foundation of every decision
• Recognizes that healing involves both patients and their families
• Communicates with clarity, kindness, and compassion
• Chooses integrity-doing what is right over what is easy
• Brings positivity, adaptability, and teamwork to every shift
• 2 years infusion experience or 1 year Chemotherapy/immunotherapy administration experience preferred, but not required

This is more than a job-it's a chance to grow your career while making a meaningful impact alongside an incredible team and the most inspiring patients.

Benefits

Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!

• Generous Flex Time Off & Wellness Time Off
• 401K Match
• Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
• Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
• Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!

With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!

A new team member's starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy, taking into account experience, education, certifications, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package we're proud to provide!

Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?

>>>Contact Jamie Nordick to discuss the possibilities further:

Jamie Nordick, RN, Oncology Director

E: jamienordick@lakewoodhealthsystem.com