Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology (CPG)

Lifepoint Health • Johnstown, PA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology Job Type: Full-time | M-F 7a-4p, weekends rarely, no on call or holidays Your experience matters Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team Provides comprehensive care for and is made up of various specialists, nurses, pharmacists, and social workers. Key specialists include medical oncologists (chemotherapy), radiation oncologists (radiation therapy), and surgical oncologists (surgery). Nurses and other professionals manage patient care, coordinate treatments, and provide emotional support, creating a coordinated approach to care. The team provides care across the cancer journey, from diagnosis and risk assessment to treatment and long-term management. Also, working with a team who works together to coordinate a patient's care, ensuring different aspects of treatment are aligned. While each member of the team brings a specialized area of expertise to ensure patients receive the best possible care.

Requirements

• Current state RN license
• Degree from an accredited nursing school
• 2 years’ experience in medical surgical nursing

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred
• Oncology nursing experience preferred
• ACLS Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Possesses knowledge and understanding of cancer care.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of cancer treatments, interventions and expected outcomes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of oncologic emergencies including patient management, appropriate interventions, therapies and expected outcomes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper administration of IV chemo including set up and management of home chemotherapy infusions.
• Demonstrates appropriate precautions in preparation, handling and disposal of chemotherapy.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in the assessment, management and follow-up care of an IV extravasation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical research trials through participation in data collection, drug administration, patient education and follow-up.
• Ability to work in out-lying clinics as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of oral cancer treatments and educates patients about side effect management.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree