Registered Nurse Oncology Clinic

Overview

The RN Clinical Expanded Role I is responsible for implementing and supporting special clinical projects and assignments as designated by the manager, according to the needs of the department. This position acts as a resource to the RN Staff position as a knowledge expert to improve patient care.

• Assess physical, social and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative and developmental skills as appropriate).
• Seek and evaluate information from the interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non-nursing disciplines, support staff, and others.
• Plan and develop an individualized plan of care using assessment information and critical thinking.
• Actively involve patient, family, team, and physician in the plan of care, including needed education.
• Collaboratively plan and prepare patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (e.g., teaching, referrals, follow-up).
• Direct the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination and collaboration as appropriate.
• Provide ordelegate care consistent with the plan of care, guidelines of care, and professional licensure provisions.
• Set priorities and coordinate and organize patient care delivery by managing time, supplies, and resources.
• Evaluate patient response to interventions by reviewing achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, and patient/family satisfaction; revise the plan of care as indicated and reassess changes as appropriate.
• Promote nursing professionalism and participate in the development of others; integrate legal and ethical standards into practice, comply with regulatory standards, practice within licensure, document accurately and timely, and understand legal implications of care delivery.
• Provide clinical expertise in the assigned specialty area; participate in Clinical Program initiatives and processes and monitor outcomes.
• Implement department or specialty care area projects or programs as identified; assist in policy development with corporate-wide initiatives and support standardization and development of department protocols, policies, and procedures for patient care delivery.
• Serve as department and/or specialty care area representative on committees or task forces; act as consultant/liaison to healthcare team members, patients, families and the community.
• Act as resource, consultant and mentor to staff within department or specialty care area; support in-services related to the clinical area of specialty.
• Utilize current research to recommend improvements to nursing practice and support the development of standards for nursing care of specialty patients.
• Perform ongoing tasks required to see and read information, monitor patients, operate equipment, and document care as needed.

• Current RN License in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Current ACLS Certification.
• 1 year of clinical nursing experience (licensed).
• Experience in assigned clinical area.
• Mentoring experience.

RNs hired or promoted into this role need to have or obtain their BSN within three years of hire or promotion.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
• Leadership experience.
• Current PALS Certification.
• Experience in Oncology.
• Bilingual.

• Shift Details:
  Monday - Friday, 5 8's position
• No Weekends/Holidays/Graves/Evenings
• Department:
  Medical Oncology Clinics
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Utah Valley and American Fork locations

• Location:
  
  American Fork Specialty Clinic, Utah Valley Clinic
• City:
  Provo
• State:
  Utah
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• The hourly range for this position is $36.71 - $56.17, dependent upon experience.

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.