Registered Nurse

The US Oncology Network•Longmont, CO

2d•$37 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Registered Nurse in Longmont. Oncology nursing is more than clinical care—it’s about standing beside patients and families during some of the most challenging moments of their lives. We are seeking a dedicated Oncology Nurse who brings clinical excellence, emotional intelligence, and compassion to every patient interaction. If you are passionate about delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered oncology care and value teamwork, empathy, and purpose in your work, we invite you to join our team. Salary Range: $37.00-45.00 Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in addition to your salary, RMCC offer the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and employee paid critical illness and accident insurance. Nurses with OCN certification are eligible for OCN Incentive Pay after 90 days of employment or upon obtainment of certification.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.
RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Must maintain continuing education requirements.
Minimum two years nursing experience required, oncology experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Administers chemotherapy, hydration and other medications under the direction and supervision of a physician.
Maintains knowledge of drug reimbursement procedures. Completes all chemotherapy charge forms.
Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies.
Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance, cleaning pumps after use, and proper documentation of pump usage.
Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, including problems and symptom management.
Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines catheter devices.
Administers all medications using correct medication product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique.
Displays appropriate technical skills for the administration of chemotherapy and medications to include, but not limited to, venipuncture, central line access and infusion devices, programs portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery, and provides instruction to the patient and/or caregiver in the use of the pump at home.
Documents nursing assessments, patient teaching and fluid and medication administration in the patient chart.
Communicates all pertinent information and any interventions to the physician.
Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart.
Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material