Registered Nurse - Special Procedures (Cancer Center)
About The Position
At Ivinson Memorial Hospital, we are committed to excellence, trust, healing, and integrity. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate, world-class care to our community. Ivinson aims to improve the care provided for our patients and create a work-life balance for our employees by creating a culture of transparency, teamwork, accountability, and trust. The RN, SPU is responsible for monitoring patients, maintaining their IV access, and recognizing potential drug interaction and complications. Administers the appropriate treatments to patients. Demonstrates the ability and the appropriate technical skills with administering treatments and procedures in accordance with physician’s orders and IMH policy and procedure. All care, treatment and services provided are within current Federal, State, Local Standards, Rules, Regulations and Guidelines to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Transcribes, utilizes and implements standing orders, protocols and physician orders.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
- Current, valid RN license from the State of Wyoming and in good standing with the Board of Nursing
- Current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or must obtain within 60 days of hire and maintain credentials throughout employment with IMH
- Current, valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or must obtain within one (1) year of hire and maintain credentials throughout employment at IMH
- Annual completion of yearly required CEUs
- Excellent customer service skills, including but not limited to: a friendly personality, tact, patience, empathy and a helpful, professional attitude both in person and on the telephone
- Ability to effectively communicate with staff, managers and the general public verbally and in writing
- Demonstrate effective listening skills
- Excellent organization and time management skills and ability to establish priorities effectively
- Possess exceptional problem solving skills
- Ability to work effectively without immediate supervision
- Ability to learn new computer software programs
- Ability to recognize and protect confidential information
- Demonstrate ethical and legal accountability for the position
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a hospital
- Previous experience with the administration of chemotherapy
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Course preferred to be taken and certification granted within one year of employment. Re-certification must be taken every 2 years or as written by ONS standards.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring patients
- Maintaining IV access
- Recognizing potential drug interactions and complications
- Administering appropriate treatments to patients
- Demonstrating ability and technical skills with administering treatments and procedures in accordance with physician’s orders and IMH policy and procedure
- Transcribing, utilizing and implementing standing orders, protocols and physician orders
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Yearly work anniversary pay increases
- Education Reimbursement up to $5,000 annually
- Retirement plan participation
- Free certification classes
- Health and Wellness discounts at local gyms
- Discounts at select mobile networks, local vendors, and Elitch Gardens
- Mental Health: 6 free confidential, in-person counseling sessions offered by Pathways annually
- Financial Counseling: free services through WellCents to help you take control of your financial journey
- Legal assistance and will preparation services
- Student Loan Forgiveness: Ivinson Memorial Hospital is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
