Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology-St Johnsbury
About The Position
Dartmouth Cancer Center–St. Johnsbury is seeking a dedicated, compassionate Registered Nurse to join its medical oncology and infusion team. The nurse provides care to patients with cancer through diagnosis, treatment, symptom management, infection prevention, and recovery, while demonstrating professionalism, nursing excellence, teamwork, empathy, critical thinking, and flexibility. Oncology experience is preferred, but the team will train the right person. The role includes work in the patient access and infusion rooms. The Clinical Nurse is an engaged and credentialed member of the Professional Nursing Organization who practices autonomously according to the professional tenets of practitioner, leader/decision maker, scientist, and transferor. The nurse uses the nursing process and evidence-based care, continuously evaluating practice to support safe patient care and the populations served.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Licensed Registered Nurse with New Hampshire and Vermont eligibility.
- BLS Certificate required upon hire.
- Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate (CHIC) required within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Oncology experience preferred; training may be provided to the right person.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
- Perform CVAD and peripheral phlebotomy, IV access, care, and maintenance.
- Administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, and other IV medications according to protocols and safety guidelines.
- Monitor and manage symptoms and side effects related to cancer and cancer treatments.
- Educate patients and families about cancer, treatment plans, medication management, side effects, and self-care strategies.
- Provide patient-centered care and support patients and families throughout the cancer journey.
- Collaborate with ancillary departments, healthcare teams, and physicians to address patients’ individualized needs.
- Use the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
- Recognize changes in patient status and modify the plan of care or escalate concerns to the care team as needed.
- Advocate for patients, uphold autonomy in decision-making, ensure informed consent, and support patients and families in expressing self-determination.
- Seek feedback, improve performance, and engage in the governance of practice.
- Manage interpersonal relationships, mentor colleagues, and appropriately delegate elements of care.
- Prioritize and organize time to optimize patient outcomes.
- Apply current evidence and standards to daily practice and contribute to research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.
- Communicate effectively and partner with others to support positive outcomes through knowledge exchange.
- Precept student nurses, nurse externs, nurse residents, experienced clinical nurses, and other healthcare team members.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Benefits
- Loan repayment up to $20,000.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Earned time plan.
- Continuing education and training programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
