Registered Nurse - Clinical Oncology (Primary Nursing)

St. Luke's Health System•Meridian, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Luke’s Cancer Institute is seeking a Primary Registered Nurse to join its outpatient oncology team in Meridian. The institute provides hematology and oncology treatment, including chemotherapy, biologic therapies, and radiation, and offers patient-centered care, support, research, and community education across its network of cancer centers. The RN evaluates patients and assists physicians with patient care, chemotherapy management, procedures, and care coordination. The nurse collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, educates and supports patients and families, and helps assess patients and develop and implement care plans. The role also cross-trains and provides triage support, including responding to patient calls and electronic messages, assessing symptoms and care needs, offering clinical guidance, and coordinating follow-up or escalation. This is a full-time, 0.9 FTE day-shift position at SLCI Meridian, scheduled for four nine-hour shifts per week. Nights, weekends, and St. Luke’s observed holidays are not required.

Requirements

Nursing degree.
At least one year of RN experience.
Current RN licensure in the state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Health & Safety Institute.

Nice To Haves

Oncology experience.
OCN certification.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and assist physicians with patient care, chemotherapy management, procedures, and care coordination.
Collaborate with providers, navigators, pharmacists, patient financial advocates, and other disciplines to provide patient care.
Educate and provide emotional support to patients and families regarding cancer treatments and management.
Assist with patient assessments, including vital signs and lab results, to develop and implement care plans.
Cross-train and support triage.
Triage patient phone calls and electronic messages, assess symptoms and care needs, provide clinical guidance, and coordinate appropriate follow-up or escalation.