Procedural Suites Oncology RN

The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

12h•Onsite

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 with and assists surgical physicians with special tests, procedures, and complex treatments, ensuring compliance with hospital, department, and University policies and with nursing procedures, standards, and practices. The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is the Official Cancer Center of New Mexico and the only National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center within a 500-mile radius. Its oncology specialists and cancer healthcare professionals provide care to patients throughout New Mexico and partner with community health systems statewide. This is a regular, full-time, benefits-eligible staff position in Surgical Specialties at the Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Remote work is not available.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing.
At least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified; qualifying education above the minimum requirement may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Current New Mexico Registered Nurse license, temporary New Mexico RN licensure pending, or current RN licensure from a state participating in the multistate privilege-to-practice compact with New Mexico.
CPR certification, maintained as required.
Complete department-specific professional development activities.
Submit to a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
Comply with the University's influenza vaccination requirement when providing services or working in patient care or clinical areas.
May be required to submit immunization records for review, including required vaccines and TB testing. Hepatitis vaccination is provided by UNM; candidates may decline using a declination form or provide prior vaccination records.
Provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.
Provide names of three professional references.

Nice To Haves

Certification in conscious sedation.
ACLS certification.
Day surgery or operating room experience.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
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 with and assist surgical physicians with special tests, procedures, and complex treatments for surgical patients.
Ensure adherence to hospital, department, and University policies, as well as nursing procedures, standards, and practices.