Procedural Suites Oncology RN
About The Position
UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center is recruiting an Oncology RN to provide direct specialty surgical patient care and related technical and operational support to surgical patients, nursing staff, and surgical providers. The RN coordinates and assists surgical physicians with special tests, procedures, and complex treatments, ensuring adherence to hospital, department, and University policies, as well as nursing procedures, standards, and practices. The role is based at the Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the Surgical Specialities department. It is a regular, full-time staff position and is not eligible for remote work. UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center is New Mexico’s official cancer center and the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center within a 500-mile radius. The posting describes its extensive oncology care, research, and education programs. Employment is contingent on meeting the stated conditions, including CPR certification, maintaining required certifications or licensure, completing department-specific professional development, and meeting applicable health screening and vaccination requirements. Candidates selected as finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts. Applicants must provide three professional references.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Nursing.
- At least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities.
- 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 certification; certification and/or licensure status must be maintained.
- Must meet applicable immunization and TB testing requirements; employees in patient care or clinical areas must comply with the University’s influenza vaccination requirement.
- Successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
- Applicants must provide names of three professional references.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in conscious sedation.
- ACLS certification.
- Day surgery or operating room experience.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Experience with strict infection control procedures.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong peripheral IV skills.
- Central line care experience, including access and de-access.
- Sterile processing experience.
- Cerner and Surginet experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct specialty surgical patient care.
- Provide technical and operational support to surgical patients, nursing staff, and surgical providers.
- Coordinate and assist surgical physicians with special tests, procedures, and complex treatments for surgical patients.
- Ensure adherence to hospital, department, and University policies and nursing procedures, standards, and practices.
- Complete department-specific professional development activities.
Benefits
- Benefits-eligible position with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Tuition remission and dependent education programs.
- Eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE are subject to mandatory retirement contributions under the New Mexico Education Retirement Act.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
