Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Medical Oncology Clinic

Avera•Sioux Falls, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

If you are passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients on their cancer journey, the Avera Cancer Institute is looking for a dedicated Medical Oncology Nurse to join our collaborative team. Responsibilities include providing hands-on patient care, including assessments, vitals, and education. Coordinating clinic activities to ensure seamless care. Support scheduling and order entry. Triage patient and caregiver phone calls, utilizing protocols and critical thinking to provide timely support. If you have a heart for oncology patients and want to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and become part of a team that truly makes an impact.

Requirements

An active license in the state of practice if required upon hire.
The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
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

May be eligible for a $6000 Sign on Bonus
Student Loan Repayment Program: This Registered Nurse (RN) position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.

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.