RN - Adult Oncology

Presbyterian System Services • Rio Rancho, NM

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Rust Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and skilled Oncology Nurse. Oncology RNs works with patients who have, or who are at risk of getting, cancer. Oncology Nurses provide necessary assessments, administer treatments and communicate with all patient care providers to help develop a plan tailored to each patient's needs. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

Requirements

• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License.
• Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• 1-year Bedside experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Utilizing the nursing process to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients during a shift.
• Working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of care for our patients.
• Prioritizing the delivery of direct nursing care using time and resources efficiently integrating a standards-based framework model.
• Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy , and other oncology treatments.
• Monitor and assess patients' conditions, managing symptoms and side effects.
• Educate patients and their families about treatment plans, side effects, and self-care.
• Collaborate with oncologists, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
• Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree