RN - Oncology/IV Therapy
About The Position
Citizens Health is seeking a full-time registered nurse to join the oncology and IV therapy department at Citizens Medical Center. This role is crucial in upholding our mission of enhancing the lives of those we serve. Citizens Health is a community-based, private, not-for-profit organization that includes a critical access hospital, an outpatient rural health clinic, a skilled nursing facility, an onsite childcare center, a durable medical equipment business, and an outpatient pharmacy. We are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care with a progressive, dependable, and knowledgeable approach to the residents of northwest Kansas.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current licensure by the Kansas Board of Nursing.
- Successful completion of Citizens Medical Center’s nursing orientation program specific to that unit prior to responsibility for patient care.
- General hospital orientation completed.
- ACLS and BLS certifications.
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with personnel in other departments.
- Ability to provide direction in application of nursing process, quality improvement standards, organization and departmental goals and objectives, and the State Nurse Practice Act.
- Possess interpersonal skills needed to function in a ‘team’ setting.
- Be a self-starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player.
- Maintain a positive attitude with good energy.
- Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
- Display integrity and accountability.
- Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strive for self-improvement.
- Adhere to organization policies and procedures.
- Arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
- Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
- Demonstrate professional conduct and maintain professional appearance.
- Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.
Nice To Haves
- Chemotherapy certification or willingness to obtain within six months.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients.
- Administer cancer treatments.
- Explain treatments and answer patient questions.
- Manage side effects of cancer treatments and assist with pain management.
- Monitor patient vital signs.
- Coordinate patient care with all other providers.
- Support the emotional well-being of patients.
- Provide information on resources for family members.
- Maintain strict HIPAA, HPI, and Confidentiality.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance available
- Dental insurance available
- Vision insurance available
- Pre-Tax and Roth Contributions
- Automatic 6% salary deferral upon employment
- Regular and matching contributions after one-year and 1,000 hours worked
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (Full-time coverage - equal to two times employees annual income; Part-time coverage - one-time annual income)
- Shift differential pay
- Weekend differential pay
- Holiday differential pay
- Certification Pay
- Paid time off
- Student loan reimbursement
- On-site child care services
- Funeral leave
- Health Savings Account
- Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
- Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
- Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts
- Discounted membership rate for MASA
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
