Registered Nurse Blood Cancer Oncology
About The Position
The Oncology Registered Nurse oversees and directs care for patients with hematologic and oncologic diagnoses, including medical and surgical patients. The RN serves as the primary nurse, coordinating collaboration among disciplines to support well-coordinated patient care, and oversees assistive personnel while retaining final accountability for care provided to assigned patients. Within the first year, the RN is expected to gain basic clinical knowledge and skills in caring for hematology/oncology patients. The RN may perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor. The role supports Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center’s mission to improve quality of life by addressing the needs of the whole person. Nurses deliver care based on each oncology patient’s physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety, and learning needs; demonstrate knowledge and skills relevant to the patient population; and provide safe, appropriate care consistent with the organization’s Values and Standards of Nursing Practice. Nurses are encouraged to contribute to decisions affecting patient care through collaboration with their managers, hospital councils, and national nursing initiatives.
Requirements
- Current Colorado Registered Nurse licensure or a current active multistate Registered Nurse license.
- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of acute RN experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and direct care for patients with hematologic/oncologic diagnoses, including medical and surgical patients.
- Serve as the primary nurse and coordinate collaboration across disciplines to support well-coordinated patient care.
- Oversee assistive personnel and retain final accountability for the care provided to assigned patients.
- Deliver oncology patient care based on individual physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety, and learning needs.
- Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and understanding relevant to the population served.
- Provide safe and appropriate care in accordance with the organization’s Values and Standards of Nursing Practice.
- Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
- Develop basic clinical knowledge and skills in caring for hematology/oncology patients within the first year.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Paid time off and paid family leave
- Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
