Oncology Rn, Prn

Gunnison Valley Health • Gunnison, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Gunnison Valley Health is the sole community-owned health system for Gunnison County and surrounding areas. We are not just a hospital, but a fully integrated health system providing services for all stages of life; from an award winning EMS department to a 52,000 square foot, state of the art senior care center and everything in between. We are a leading health source for our community, offering wellness programs, medical education and illness prevention. We are looking for someone who will join our small and highly qualified team of Oncology Nurses and provide exceptional care to our community members experiencing cancer and other chronic illnesses.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years acute care experience required.
• RN License current in the state of Colorado or compact state.
• Current BLS certification, ACLS maintenance expected.
• Knowledge of the hazardous nature of many of the agents administered, and proper handling precautions.
• Ability to review and interpret relevant lab results.
• Ability to assist patients and their family in understanding their disease, treatment plan, and possible side effects.
• Ability to translate complex medical terminology and answer questions with compassion and understanding.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, determine priorities, and manage time.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
• Oncology experience preferred.
• ONC Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing care to the chronically and acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Tracking laboratory, pathology and imaging studies.
• Assuring the safety of patients by following all procedures related to verification of orders and products when administering chemotherapy, biotherapy, blood products and other medications.
• Attaining knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED