RN - Oncology

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Albuquerque, NM

1d • $38 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a skilled RN to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients in an Outpatient Clinic. Common responsibilities include preparing the patient for the visit, maintaining efficient patient flow, assisting the provider with treatments and procedures, medication administration, support for clerical functions to include scheduling, referrals, authorization and in-basket support with the electronic medical records. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. • 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

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) - State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License required.
• Associate degree in nursing
• BLS Certification required at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years hospital medical surgical, CCU or ICU nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken and patient responses.
• May cover other areas of clinic based on need, triage, Mini Infusion, Main infusion
• May cover for our Kaseman location or Rust location either by direct patient care or indirect via telephone triage.
• Coordinates patient care through collaboration with the patient/family and healthcare team.
• Provides supportive care and education to patients and their families, to include referrals and bereavement counseling.
• Initiates, utilizes and documents appropriate protocols and standards of care.
• Administers chemotherapy medication and other oncology treatments as prescribed by physician, or standard protocols and documents according to policy.
• Identifies and meets patient and family learning and discharge needs on admission and throughout episode of care.
• Evaluates patient progression toward outcomes per unit standards and documents through EOSS etc.
• Performs competently in emergency situations.
• Perform other duties as required

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