Registered Nurse - Competitive Wages!

ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$43 - $55

About The Position

Traversal Health provides medical oncology care in correctional facility settings, with a focus on safe, dignified, evidence-based treatment. The Oncology Infusion RN delivers care to patients throughout the disease process, from diagnosis to end of life, and supports their autonomy and dignity through disease, symptom, and psychosocial management. The role is based in a correctional facility clinic and involves collaboration with correctional health staff and oncology providers. Some remote work may be performed with a reliable internet connection, as operational needs allow. The position also offers opportunities for professional growth and leadership within a growing organization.

Requirements

Current Colorado or compact-state RN license.
At least one year of RN experience; this requirement may be waived with Director of Nursing approval.
Current ONS Adult Chemotherapy/Biotherapy card required within 30 days of hire.
Current approved BLS provider card.
Knowledge of nursing principles and practices.
Knowledge of oncology practices, treatments, and current developments in cancer diagnosis and therapy.
Ability to administer chemotherapy and other treatment therapies.
Ability to empathize with patients and navigate grief and challenging patient interactions.
Ability to collaborate with the healthcare team to create personalized treatment plans for cancer patients.
Ability to cope with death and dying.
Comfort working in a correctional facility and interacting professionally and non-judgmentally with incarcerated individuals.
Willingness and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to remain upright on feet for most of the workday.
Ability to remain in a stationary position less than one-third of the time.
Ability to communicate, distinguish sounds, and visualize.
Regular manual dexterity.

Nice To Haves

Oncology or infusion nursing experience.
Oncology certification, strongly recommended within two years of hire.
Experience in an outpatient or ambulatory infusion setting.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and provide direct patient care in collaboration with other care providers and correctional health team members.
Collaborate with physicians and other providers to assess and treat symptoms related to disease, treatment, disease progression, and acute illnesses.
Follow urgent and emergent escalation protocols, ensuring timely intervention and provider notification.
Perform telephone triage, using critical assessment skills to evaluate patient concerns and needs.
Start peripheral IVs and manage central venous access devices, including accessing and de-accessing implanted ports.
Administer chemotherapy and other drugs according to Traversal Health standards following training and competency validation.
Administer and document chemotherapy, biotherapy, and targeted therapy according to practice standards.
Follow policies and standards for drug cabinet use, including drug verification, administration, documentation, and billing.
Monitor laboratory results and notify providers of findings requiring follow-up or clinical management.
Manage prescription and refill extension requests according to policy and procedures.
Coordinate supportive care with appropriate staff, including blood product transfusions.
Educate patients and document their readiness to learn and understanding of teaching and information provided during informed consent.
Screen patients for needs and distress, and provide appropriate counseling, interventions, and referrals to community and support services.
Use an empathetic and caring approach with patients, including in the correctional facility context.
Document patient information, services performed, and charges in the EMR.
Complete drug inventory counts, supply requests, waste documentation, audits, and billing entries.
Inform the Director of Nursing of clinic needs and work-environment concerns.
Train and orient future hires as requested.
Follow Traversal Health practice standards, policies, procedures, and applicable correctional facility guidelines.
Serve as a liaison and collaborative partner between oncology providers and the Department of Corrections to facilitate communication and coordinated care.
Help develop clinical workflows, standing operating procedures, and clinic improvement initiatives.
Take responsibility for personal and professional growth and embrace leadership opportunities.