Clinic Registered Nurse; RN): Oncology

Clinic RN – Mercy One Richard Deming Cancer Center, Des Moines Hematology Oncology

Employment Type: Full time (40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

Responsibilities:

• Provide patient care in outpatient settings and deliver safe, effective, evidence‑based care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Coordinate care with other clinical staff, support patient and family education, and ensure communication across healthcare teams.
• Administer medications and treatments by multiple routes and document accordingly.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments (physical, psychosocial, nutritional, functional, safety, spiritual, cultural, educational).
• Conduct nursing care, lab and diagnostic tests, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and limited radiology procedures following policies and universal precautions.
• Assist providers with patient care, phone/mail/fax communications, scheduling, consents, admissions, referrals, and outpatient procedures.
• Communicate and collaborate with physicians, staff, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding care plans and patient needs.
• Educate patients, families, and clinical staff on treatments, medications, test preparation, discharge, and health maintenance; document education and evaluate understanding.
• Participate in staff meetings, committees, quality improvement, risk management, and performance improvement projects.
• Maintain documentation accuracy and completeness in EMR: assessments, vitals, symptoms, treatments, medications, education, charges, lab results, histories, and consults.
• Maintain and monitor supplies, equipment, medication stock, and office machines; report malfunctions.
• Recognize and respond to urgent/emergency patient needs and initiate emergency procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.

Qualifications:

• Active RN license in the state of Iowa (licensure from other states may be required based on location; Compact State License acceptable where applicable).
• BLS certification required within three months of hire.
• Proof of completion of mandatory reporter abuse training specific to the population served within three months of hire.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills (Windows environment, web‑based navigation, email, MS Office).
• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring; ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Completion of specialty classes or proof of other certifications may be required for some roles.

Benefits: Competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunities for growth throughout the system.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.