RN- Oncology (FT- 0.9 FTE, Day Shift)

Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital•Bozeman, MT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oncology Nurse is a Registered Nurse (RN) specialized in providing care to patients diagnosed with hematologic or oncologic malignancies. The Oncology RN acts the primary point of contact and advocate for cancer patients throughout the care continuum. The Bozeman Health Cancer Center serves patients throughout the greater southwest Montana area. We see patients at various stages of their cancer journey, including new diagnosis, complications or symptom management due to therapy, curative and palliative therapy, and facilitating end of life care. Our department is fast-paced and provides ample opportunity for learning and growth, and requires our team members to be equipped with critical thinking and a problem-solving mindset. Our patients are often seen very frequently throughout their care with us, which allows our team to have the unique opportunity to build connections with our patients and their support systems. Many of our nurses and team members find this the most rewarding part of their job. As a team, we work closely with providers across a variety of specialties, both locally and at outside institutions to provide access to quality healthcare.

Requirements

Required Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)
American Heart Association BLS
One (1) year of direct patient care experience

Nice To Haves

Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
Hematology/Oncology-specific experience
Three (3) years of direct patient care experience

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients, including physical status, emotional well-being, medical history, and symptoms.
Monitors and manages treatment-related side effects such as nausea, fatigue, pain, and hematological changes, adjusting care plans as needed.
Develops and participates in educating patients, their families, or significant others about the patient’s cancer diagnosis, treatment options, potential side effects, and supportive therapy plans.
Collaborates with other health team members to collect and share pertinent data regarding patient’s physiological and psychological condition.
Offers compassionate care and emotional support to patients and their families during a challenging time, addresses concerns and anxieties related to their cancer diagnosis.
Maintains accurate and detailed patient records, including treatment details, vital signs, side effects, and patient progress.
Initiates referrals upon initial assessment and throughout care based on patient-specific needs.
Assists with survivorship care planning as needed.
May function as a preceptor– acts as a resource for onboarding new employees.
Performs other duties as assigned based on department needs.