Clinic Oncology RN

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

4d•$44 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic Oncology RN provides direct patient care to oncology patients and conducts nursing assessments through in-person visits and telephone triage. The role coordinates the delivery of oncology treatments to assigned patients in a medical oncology facility, often in intensive care conditions, while ensuring adherence to hospital, department, and University policies and to nursing procedures, standards, and practices. The position is with the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Medical Oncology department at the Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The center is New Mexico’s official cancer center and the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center within a 500-mile radius. It provides cancer care to patients statewide and works with community health systems to bring care closer to home.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing.
At least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
New Mexico Licensed Registered Nurse, licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure, or current RN licensure from a state participating in the multistate privilege-to-practice compact with New Mexico.
CPR certified.
Maintain certification and/or licensure status.
Complete department-specific professional development activities.
Submit to a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
Employees working in patient-care or clinical areas must comply with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
May be required to submit immunization records for review for required vaccines and TB testing. Hepatitis vaccination is provided by UNM; candidates may decline through a declination form or provide prior vaccination records.
An accredited degree above the minimum education requirement may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience in oncology.
Experience in an ambulatory clinic or SAC/ICU.
Bilingual ability in English and Spanish.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Case management experience.
Telephone triage experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to oncology patients.
Conduct nursing assessments in person and through telephone triage.
Coordinate the delivery of oncology treatments to assigned patients in a medical oncology facility, often in intensive care conditions.
Ensure adherence to hospital, department, and University policies and nursing procedures, standards, and practices.