RN-Oncology 5A

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Oncology-5A Department at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The nurse cares for adult patients with hematologic malignancies, gynecological oncology conditions, solid organ tumors, colorectal conditions, and patients undergoing plastic surgery and gender affirmation surgery. Care includes chemotherapy, radiation, end-of-life care, complex medication and infusion therapies, blood administration, and care associated with diagnostic and therapeutic surgeries, procedures, and interventions. The Registered Nurse uses the nursing process to address patients’ physical, emotional, and educational needs during hematological, oncological, and surgical therapy. The role includes managing complex medication and infusion therapies and administering medications and infusions safely in accordance with relevant policies and knowledge of indications, contraindications, side effects, normal dosages, and delivery methods. Oncology 5A is a 39-bed unit formed by combining the former Surgical and Medical Oncology units. The department describes itself as a dynamic team focused on teamwork, collaboration, empathy, compassion, and a welcoming atmosphere. The nurse is expected to be eager to learn, communicate effectively, think critically, and be prepared to care for patients with high acuity. Nurses must achieve or maintain an oncology-specific certification, such as OCN, or complete oncology-specific continuing education credits as defined by Commission on Cancer Accreditation standards. This position is 0.75 FTE, or 60 hours every two weeks. Shifts are 12 hours on days, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with a rotation for every third weekend.

Requirements

Minnesota RN licensure.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN).
Basic Life Support (BLS) through Health Care Providers.
Achieve or maintain an oncology-specific certification, such as OCN, or complete oncology-specific continuing education credit requirements defined by Commission on Cancer Accreditation standards.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher.
Certification in a related specialty is helpful.
One year of current medical/surgical RN experience in a hospital setting is desired.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs and identify expected nursing outcomes.
Develop individualized nursing plans of care.
Implement interventions during treatment according to the plan of care.
Evaluate care, patient responses to interventions, and expected outcomes.
Use communication strategies to achieve desirable outcomes.
Coordinate care with members of the health care team and delegate responsibilities as appropriate.
Advance care by using standards, guidelines, care pathways, and continuous improvement to enhance patient outcomes.
Promote evidence-based practice by participating in available opportunities.
Provide care in accordance with policies, procedures, professional practice guidelines, and the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act.
Manage complex medication and infusion therapies and safely administer medications and infusions.
Provide care related to chemotherapy, radiation, end-of-life care, blood administration, and diagnostic and therapeutic surgeries, procedures, and interventions.