Registered Nurse - Competitive Wages!

ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE•Denver, CO

3d•$43 - $55

About The Position

Traversal Health provides medical oncology care in correctional facility settings, working alongside correctional health staff to deliver safe, dignified, evidence-based care. The Oncology Infusion RN provides care throughout the patient’s disease process, from diagnosis to end of life, helping patients navigate cancer care while supporting their autonomy and dignity. The role involves collaboration with oncology providers and correctional health team members, clinical care in a correctional facility clinic, and opportunities to contribute to leadership and organizational growth. Some remote work may be performed with a reliable internet connection, as operational needs determine. The RN supports individualized cancer treatment and symptom management, responds to urgent and emergent concerns, administers oncology therapies, educates and supports patients, and coordinates care with providers and other staff. The position also contributes to clinic operations, documentation, inventory and billing processes, workflow development, and ongoing clinic improvement.

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, with the cost covered by Traversal Health.
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 serve as an oncology resource to colleagues and allied health personnel.
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 individualized 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 the feet for most of the workday and 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 preferred.
Oncology certification strongly recommended within two years of hire.
Experience in an outpatient or ambulatory infusion setting preferred.

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.
Respond to and follow urgent and emergent escalation protocols, including 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 after training and competency validation.
Administer and document chemotherapy, biotherapy, and targeted therapy according to practice standards.
Follow policies and procedures 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, such as blood product transfusions, with appropriate staff.
Educate patients and document readiness to learn and understanding of teaching and informed-consent information.
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 within 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.
Adhere to Traversal Health practice standards, policies and procedures, and applicable correctional facility guidelines.
Serve as a liaison and collaborative partner between oncology providers and the Department of Corrections to coordinate patient care.
Assist in developing clinical workflows, standard operating procedures, and clinic enhancement initiatives.
Take responsibility for personal and professional growth and embrace leadership opportunities.