RN Oncology Infusion

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

About The Position

The RN Infusion provides comprehensive infusion services as a member of the health care team, in accordance with St. Charles Health System’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. The nurse applies professional nursing practice standards and focuses clinical care on enhancing the experience of patients, families, and others. As required by the scope of RN licensure, the position oversees the work of other caregivers providing specific care to assigned patients throughout the shift. The Cancer Center provides holistic care, including chemotherapy, medical oncology, infusion services, radiation therapy, integrative medicine, nutrition, social work, survivorship, and other supportive care. This position supports patients through the various stages of treatment and contributes to a safe, healing care environment. The role is based in Bend and Redmond, Oregon, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on first shift, 0800–1730. Scheduled days may include weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Current Oregon RN license.
BLS/CPR certification.
Complete oncology-specific continuing education units required each accreditation cycle to support the Cancer Center’s CoC and NAPBC accreditations.
Obtain Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification within six months of hire.
At least one year of clinical experience in intravenous nursing, or equivalent experience in oncology, medical-surgical, critical care, or home infusion.
Proficiency in the care, maintenance, and accessing of central lines.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and represent St. Charles Health System professionally.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels within the organization and with external customers, clients, and potential employees.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills; ability to multitask and work independently.
Attention to detail and strong organizational, written and oral communication, and customer service skills, particularly during stressful personal interactions.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Basic to intermediate ability and experience with computer applications, specifically electronic medical records systems and Microsoft Office.
Proficiency in administering chemotherapy.
Proficiency in inserting peripheral IVs and accessing, caring for, and maintaining ports and PICC lines.
Ability to wear the personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and/or advanced training in oncology, chemotherapy, or similar.
Oncology Nurse Society certification (OCN).
Two years of oncology-focused intravenous nursing, including administration of chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy, and blood products.

Responsibilities

Maintain and apply nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques in accordance with organizational policies and applicable Oregon laws and regulations.
Assess patients’ conditions and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment; establish outcomes, implement nursing actions, collaborate with other disciplines, and evaluate progress.
Calculate medication dosages and administer medications accurately according to organizational policies and procedures.
Document patient care in compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
Provide and maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Collaborate on care planning and implementation with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other health care team members.
Support departmental and operating-unit goals by participating in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, and maintain professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.
Identify work-related problems, develop possible solutions, and implement solutions within scope of practice when appropriate.
Build intentional relationships and demonstrate behaviors that enhance the care experience.
Help create a healing environment that supports the care environment and the wholeness of patients and caregivers.
Provide a therapeutic presence by responding compassionately to patient needs, introducing oneself and stating one’s purpose, asking patients their preferred name, discussing care goals, listening actively, and using effective communication skills.
Support the organization’s vision, mission, and values, and champion continuous improvement using Lean principles.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, report known or suspected violations, and cooperate with organizational investigations and proceedings.
Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and patient care that promotes goodwill.
Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.