Registered Nurse (RN): Oncology

Position

Clinic Registered Nurse

Full time

Day Shift

• Full time 40 hours a week
• M-F 8a-4:30p
• No Weekends or Holidays

As a Registered Nurse at Mercy One, you will assume responsibility and accountability for the provision of professional nursing care to patients, incorporating the nursing process, the environment, technical equipment, and health care members. You will support patient care activities and teaching programs within your area of specialization.

• Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient’s care plan in coordination with the physician.
• Provides patient/family or caregiver education and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional, and environmental health problems.
• Supervises health care members (i.e., licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians, etc.) with patients.
• Utilizes computer applications and communication technologies appropriate to the work setting to enter, retrieve, and analyze information and to facilitate communication and education.
• Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patients’ records.
• Works independently with limited direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards, and professional judgment.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, drainage devices). Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms whenever available to maximize patient safety.
• Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
• Provides consultation in specialty area to all levels of health care providers throughout the hospital, affiliated schools of nursing, and the community.
• Assists with evaluation of programs and suggests modifications.
• Identifies learning needs and develops individualized measures to meet them.
• Attends and successfully completes all generic and unit specific required education within the time frame defined in the structure standard.
• Supports the sharing of relevant resources.
• Performs efficiently in emergency situations, following established standards.

• Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
• Bachelor degree in nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years current registered nurse experience preferred; preferably in the area of practice.
• Proof of completion of Dependent Adult and Child Mandatory Reporter abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support.

Competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity 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.