Registered Nurse - Supportive Oncology (Psych-Oncology Program)

St. Luke's Health System•Boise, ID

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

At St. Luke’s, our patients come from all walks of life and so do we! We strive to foster an environment that embraces our employees' unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives which drives our exceptional, patient-centered care. Our St. Luke’s Cancer Institute (SLCI) clinics are dynamic, full-service outpatient hematology/oncology treatment centers offering chemo/bio/and radiation therapies. Patients and their families have trusted St. Luke’s Cancer Institute for more than 50 years for advanced and compassionate care. Today we are a network of five cancer centers dedicated to state-of-the-art treatment close to home; patient-centered care and support; cutting-edge research; and community prevention, education, and early detection initiatives. St. Luke’s holds a Commission on Cancer (CoC) cancer program accreditation - this is a quality program of the American College of Surgeons which demonstrates a cancer program’s commitment to providing high-quality, multidisciplinary, patient-centered cancer care. As we continue to grow our Psychiatric Oncology Program, we are seeking a compassionate and collaborative Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Supportive Oncology team. Supportive Oncology is an integral part of the St. Luke’s Cancer Institute philosophy that healing comes from caring for the whole person, not just the disease. In this role, the Psych-Oncology RN will provide essential support through patient triage, symptom management, care coordination, treatment education, and follow up care.

Requirements

Nursing Degree
One (1) + years’ RN experience
Current RN licensure from the State of Practice
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Health & Safety Institute

Nice To Haves

Behavioral Health and/or Oncology experience

Responsibilities

Assess patients and support providers with oncology and mental health patient care, treatment management, and coordination of services across the continuum of care
Partner closely with an interdisciplinary team including physicians, advanced practice providers, navigators, pharmacists, patient financial advocates, and other specialists to deliver exceptional patient-centered care
Provide education, guidance, and emotional support to patients and families regarding cancer treatment plans, symptom management, and available resources
Assist with patient assessments, including vital signs and laboratory results, to help develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans