Registered Nurse - Oncology Chemotherapy Treatment Unit - RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Chemotherapy Infusion RN, you’ll do more than deliver treatment. You’ll make a lasting impact during some of the most critical moments in a patient’s life. If you’ve been looking for a role where your work truly matters, this is one of those places. You’ll join a team where you are supported, valued, and truly part of something. Leaders are approachable, and teammates show up for one another, because no one does this work alone. Here, you’re encouraged to grow, speak up, and bring your full self to the team. In our 53-chair outpatient oncology treatment unit (Gonda 10E), you will administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and advanced cancer therapies, support patients through education, therapeutic communication, and emotional care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on innovative treatments and research. You’ll work with ports, PICC lines, and IV placement while building meaningful relationships with patients throughout their care. It’s fast-paced, complex, and deeply meaningful work. This team supports you in practicing at the top of your scope while continuing to build your expertise. You’ll have opportunities to precept, develop leadership skills, and grow your confidence and autonomy in daily practice.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing program, as recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).
One year of RN experience required.
All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date of April 1, 2020 and after must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program within five years from the last day of the month of the RN start date.
All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date prior to April 1, 2020 must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program as stipulated by the degree requirement program in place at time of hire.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Experience working in a team environment.
Computer skills required, prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
Demonstrated leadership, effective communicator, and excellent critical thinking skills.
Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
BLS (Basic Life Support) must be valid for 90 days post start date; acceptable certifications include: American Heart Association (AHA)/ Heartcode® BLS, Military Training Network, Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers).
Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

Nice To Haves

prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred

Responsibilities

Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and advanced cancer therapies
Support patients through education, therapeutic communication, and emotional care
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on innovative treatments and research
Work with ports, PICC lines, and IV placement
Coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care.
Supporting professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family.
Functioning within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
Providing leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
Delegating patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources.
Possessing excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects.
A subset of employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle as a part of the responsibility of their role.