Oncology RN , FT
About The Position
Oncology RN 150 top places to work in healthcare|2025 Becker's Hospital Review Benefits: Here at Gunnison Valley Health, your good work will be rewarded. In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and a dollar for dollar 401(a) match, up to 3%, there are other great perks including: Up to $250 in your first year toward your unique Lifestyle Spending Account, matched retirement starting on day 1, and a dependent care matching plan A culture that values continuing education, backed up by a robust tuition reimbursement plan, and an all-access subscription to LinkedIn Learning and Headspace. Relocation assistance, help with local housing and a 10,000 Sign N Stay bonus Paid time off benefits with an accrual rate of 10.77% in your first year of employment Access to mental health, financial health and wellness as well as life coaching with our Employee Assistance Program Free nutrition consultations, and discounted fitness membership at Western Colorado University Fieldhouse Deep discounts on food and drink in the cafeteria No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office 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. Where you’ll live: Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office. If you thrive assessing and triaging patients in a fast paced environment and you are interested in: Monday – Friday Schedule – no holidays or weekends! Great staff to patient ratios Generous and affordable health benefits including a Lifestyle Spending Account, Dependent Care Match and a Retirement match that kicks in on day 1! Opportunity for growth, and ability to work on special projects
Requirements
- Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
- Minimum 2 years acute care experience required.
- Oncology experience preferred.
- Experience in multiple hospital departments preferred.
- 1 year of relevant experience in patient financial services, such as patient registration, insurance authorization, billing and coding preferred.
- RN License current in the state of Colorado or compact state.
- Current BLS certification, ACLS maintenance expected.
- ONC Certification preferred.
- Expected = if clinicians expire they must be signed up for the next available class after their expiration and per director discretion
- 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.
- Experience in multiple hospital departments preferred.
- 1 year of relevant experience in patient financial services, such as patient registration, insurance authorization, billing and coding 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.
Benefits
- competitive salary
- generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan
- dollar for dollar 401(a) match, up to 3%
- Up to $250 in your first year toward your unique Lifestyle Spending Account
- matched retirement starting on day 1
- dependent care matching plan
- culture that values continuing education
- robust tuition reimbursement plan
- all-access subscription to LinkedIn Learning and Headspace
- Relocation assistance
- help with local housing
- 10,000 Sign N Stay bonus
- Paid time off benefits with an accrual rate of 10.77% in your first year of employment
- Access to mental health, financial health and wellness as well as life coaching with our Employee Assistance Program
- Free nutrition consultations
- discounted fitness membership at Western Colorado University Fieldhouse
- Deep discounts on food and drink in the cafeteria
- No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
