RN - Outpatient Oncology

Position Details

RN - Outpatient Oncology, Part Time, 0.60 FTE, Day position.

Salary range: $52.15 – $77.39 per hour (dependent on education, training, work experience, collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.).

Represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Document patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Direct and delegate care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Ensure own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Accredited School of Nursing
  
  Required:
  
  Nursing.
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred:
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• 1 year Preferred: experience as a registered nurse.
• RN experience in an acute care setting, medical/surgical, specialty outpatient setting preferred. Previous oncology and infusion experience as a RN preferred. Two years RN experience in an acute care setting, medical/surgical, specialty outpatient setting is preferred. Previous oncology and infusion experience as a RN is preferred. Central line, IV and PICC line care and knowledge also preferred.
• Required:
  
  Registered Nurse.
• Required:
  
  Upon Hire Basic Life Support.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs (Required).
• See community specific document for each Unit/Department required credentials (Required).
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment (Required).
• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures (Required).Basic computer skills (Required).

• Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider (CBP) through ONS required within 6 months.

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull:
  Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer‑paid life and disability insurance with additional buy‑up coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

EEO and affirmative action employer/vets/disabled per applicable local, state, or federal laws.