RN Oncology

RN ONCOLOGY

Location: Moab, UT
Duration: Fulltime

Description:
Join our Outpatient Nursing Services (OPNS) team at Client

Rural nursing at its finest.
You are passionate about consistent care and learning new things every day. Due to the rural location of Client, this position works closely with a small group of patients and understands the value of cultivating nourishing relationships. The right candidate will be excited to perform a wide range of general nursing duties and specialize in infusion therapy and chemotherapy.

Responsibilities:
Provides direct nursing care in accordance within established scope and standards of practice, and with the policies, procedures and protocols, values, and mission of the healthcare organization.
Conducts and documents thorough assessments of patients' health status before, during, and after chemotherapy infusion sessions.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Safely administers simple to complex infusion therapy for chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy treatments.
Monitors and document vital signs, symptoms, and overall response to treatment.
Monitors for and manages side effects, both acute and chronic, and documents appropriately.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including discharge needs, initiating referrals for physical, financial, spiritual, and psychosocial support needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Validates and documents patient and family understanding of teaching
Implements and monitors patient care plans.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives
May precept student nurses and new hires.
Maintains professional growth and development through ongoing formal and informal education and clinical nursing study.
Will float between oncology/infusion and wound care departments

Minimum requirements:
Current, unencumbered Utah or compact state RN license
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current BLS and ACLS certifications, or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire
Current ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration Certificate, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
Knowledge of infection control principles, patient safety techniques, and prevention of adverse reactions to medications/treatments
Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to maintain same in situations with rapidly changing circumstances
Self-motivated and able to work successfully both independently and as part of a team
Great customer service and communication skills, including oral, written, and listening skills
Able to receive and manage sensitive information professionally and maintain confidentiality at all times
Able to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally; emotionally mature
Flexibility and willingness to accept other duties as assigned

Specialty:
Nursing

Sub Specialty(s):
Oncology Nurse, Infusion RN, Chemo Drip, Chemotherapy

Bed Size:
0-49

Minimum Years of Experience:
1

Certifications/Requirements:
ACLS
BLS/BCLS

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.