RN-Radiation Oncology

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Albuquerque, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian is hiring a skilled Registered Nurse Radiation Oncology at Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital. This RN provides compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to patients receiving radiation oncology services and works collaboratively with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team throughout the patient’s treatment journey.

Requirements

• Associates degree from accredited academic nursing program preferred, with expectation of BSN completion within 5 years of hire.
• Education agreement contract to be signed upon hire.
• BSN degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program preferred
• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
• 2 years medical surgical or ICU nursing experience preferred
• Experience in Oncology or Infusion centers preferred.
• Must maintain chemotherapy/biotherapy/immunotherapy provider certification during employment in Oncology department.
• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy/Immunotherapy provider certification required within 1 month of hire
• National Oncology Certification required to be obtained within 2-3 years of hire.
• Maintain educational requirements as per standards related to national oncology accreditations upheld by Cancer Care Services.
• ACLS required
• BLS required
• PALS required

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken and patient responses.
• May cover other areas of clinic based on need, triage, Mini Infusion, Main infusion
• May cover for our Kaseman location or Rust location either by direct patient care or indirect via telephone triage.
• Coordinates patient care through collaboration with the patient/family and healthcare team.
• Provides supportive care and education to patients and their families, to include referrals and bereavement counseling.
• Initiates, utilizes and documents appropriate protocols and standards of care.
• Administers chemotherapy medication and other oncology treatments as prescribed by physician, or standard protocols and documents according to policy.
• Identifies and meets patient and family learning and discharge needs on admission and throughout episode of care.
• Evaluates patient progression toward outcomes per unit standards and documents through EOSS etc.
• Performs competently in emergency situations.
• Delegates or assigns aspects of patient care to healthcare team members commensurate with their validated competency or licensure to perform the task.
• Provides leadership through communication about and validation of patient care.
• Completes patient population/age-specific/procedure and protocol education and competency testing per unit standards.
• Assists in orientation and training of new staff or students and serve as a resource person and professional role model.
• Assumes professional responsibility for current nursing structure and clinical standards of care.
• Incorporates PHS mission (VVPS) in care-giving activities.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Adheres to safety and equipment policies.
• Performs other functions as required.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
• Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

What This Job Offers

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