RN

The US Oncology Network•Eugene, OR

35d•Onsite

About The Position

Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center – Central Oregon’s largest privately owned cancer center – is looking for an exceptional Registered Nurse (RN) to support our Radiation Oncology care team at our Eugene, OR clinic. Oncology experience is a plus, and previous Radiation Oncology experience highly preferred. This individual must also possess strong multi-tasking abilities and bring positivity and passion to their work. If you want to join a team that is on the cutting edge of cancer care, while always putting the patient first, we want to hear from you! The general pay scale for this position at WVCI is $42.00 - $69.46. The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, internal equity, etc. Employment Type: 40 hrs (1.0 FTE)

Requirements

Associates in Nursing degree from an accredited program for professional nursing education; BSN strongly preferred
At least three (3) years experience as a Registered Nurse preferred, bowever, open to new grads
Active Oregon State RN
Current OCN certification preferred
Current CPR/BLS certification
Must maintain continuing education requirements

Nice To Haves

Oncology experience is a plus
Previous Radiation Oncology experience highly preferred
Strong multi-tasking abilities
Positivity and passion to their work

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
Provide professional nursing care to patients and working in compliance with the standards of professional nursing, oncology, and the practice.
Provide assistance to patients’ families and caregivers to achieve timely access to quality healthcare within a community oncology setting.
Assesses health status by interviewing patients regarding current status and medical history.
Reviews and reports the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data, and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the provider.
Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material.
Provides psychosocial support to patients and families.
Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy.
Maintains work environment.
Leads care team huddles.
Facilitates clinical operations and patient care.
Leads and coordinates care by delegating to both clinical and non-clinical personnel to deliver high-quality patient care while also following evidence-based practice guidelines.
Assists providers with exams and procedures, including administering medications as ordered.
Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient’s chart.
Facilitates communication between the patient/family and the interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care, including providing comprehensive patient and caregiver education.
Other duties as assigned.
Assist and collaborate with clinical research.
Participates in professional development activities and maintains knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.
Be the nurse champion for practice-wide initiatives.
Restocks supply area as needed. Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen.
Maintains all disinfection protocols.
Maintains equipment according to quality control standards.
Manages patient medication refill requests, checks PDMP, and drafts orders for provider review.
Accesses pt. IV’s and implanted ports per protocol.
Communicates and documents professionally through the EMR.
Works closely with an interdisciplinary team to assess patients, manage symptoms, apply appropriate interventions, and document thoroughly.
Assists with advanced therapeutics and coordination involving PET-CT and radiopharmaceutical administration.
Works closely with other RN’s to share responsibilities, safely hand-off care, and maintain a team approach to managing a diverse workload.
Provides appropriate wound care intervention based on nursing assessment.