Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Medical Oncology Breast Clinic
About The Position
The Avera Cancer Institute is looking for a dedicated Medical Oncology Nurse to join their collaborative team. This role is vital in providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients on their cancer journey. The nurse will be a key part of a Breast oncology care team, supporting patients and families through every step of treatment, and will work closely with Dr. Alexandra Higgins. The position offers a 4-day workweek with variable days off, Monday-Friday, 7:30 am-5 pm, with no nights, weekends, or holidays. The role involves providing hands-on patient care, including assessments, vitals, and education, coordinating clinic activities for seamless care, supporting scheduling and order entry, and triaging patient and caregiver phone calls using protocols and critical thinking.
Requirements
- An active license in the state of practice if required upon hire.
- Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others.
- Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing
- An active license in the state of practice
- Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Student Loan Repayment Program eligibility
Responsibilities
- Provides for the delivery of professional nursing care under the direction of the provider.
- Performs general nursing care to patients.
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
- Coordinates the patient care activities for the clinic.
- Prepares equipment and assists provider during procedures, treatments, examinations, and testing of patients.
- Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to provider.
- Oversees appointment scheduling and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations.
- Maintains timely flow of patients.
- Greets patients and prepares them for physical examination.
- Screens patients for appropriate information including obtaining the health history, taking vitals, and conducting a nursing assessment.
- Documents obtained information in patient chart.
- Instructs patient in collection of samples and tests.
- Responds to patient phone calls in a timely manner with appropriate input from the physician.
- Educates patients and families about diagnostic process, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness.
- Suggests solutions to patient care crisis problems and complaints.
- Maintains exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials.
- Ensures cleanliness.
- Prepares list of medical supplies needed.
- Assures appropriate labeling of pathology specimens according to lab protocol as needed.
- Performs quality control and maintains records on all lab testing.
Benefits
- PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
- Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
- May be eligible for a $6000 Sign on Bonus
- Student Loan Repayment Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
