Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Oncology
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) works in PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center’s Outpatient Oncology team in Vancouver, Washington, providing specialized ambulatory oncology care. The nurse supports patients and families throughout their cancer journey as a clinical expert, educator, advocate, and guide, building relationships while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. The role includes assessing patients, developing individualized care plans, administering oncology treatments and supportive therapies, educating patients about diagnoses and treatment, triaging concerns, monitoring patients during treatment, performing ambulatory nursing procedures, coordinating care, documenting in the electronic medical record, and contributing to quality and safety initiatives. The position is per diem/relief on the day shift. The listed pay range is $56.92–$86.09 per hour; the hiring rate depends on factors including education, training, work experience, applicable collective bargaining agreement terms, and seniority. The position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. PeaceHealth describes its culture as centered on compassionate care, respect, human connection, inclusion, and whole-person care. The team collaborates with oncologists, infusion nurses, pharmacists, advanced practice clinicians, and other support teams.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
- Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider certification within six months of hire.
- Minimum three years of professional nursing experience.
- Strong clinical judgment and prioritization skills.
- Ability to build trusting relationships with patients and families.
- Excellent communication and patient education skills.
- Experience using electronic medical records and standard computer applications.
- Commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Oncology nursing experience.
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) credential.
- Experience in infusion therapy, ambulatory care, medical-surgical nursing, or another specialty.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and develop individualized plans of care.
- Administer oncology treatments, medications, and supportive therapies.
- Educate patients about diagnoses, treatment plans, side effects, and symptom management.
- Triage patient phone calls and help address concerns before they become emergencies.
- Monitor patients during treatment and respond quickly to changes in condition.
- Assist with central lines, venous access devices, wound care, and other ambulatory nursing procedures.
- Coordinate care across providers, departments, and services to support seamless patient experiences.
- Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary team members.
- Document care accurately within the electronic medical record.
- Support quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives across the clinic.
Benefits
- 403(b) retirement savings plan for caregiver contributions.
- Wellness benefits and wellbeing resources.
- Caregiver discount program.
- Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Mental health support resources.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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