RN Radiation Oncology - Kearney Cancer Center

The Nebraska Medical Center•Kearney, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. This role is located in Kearney, NE. The RN will be responsible for delivering and coordinating clinical resources, ensuring the highest quality of patient care. The Nebraska Medicine Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center – Kearney is part of a statewide expansion of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center – the only one in the state with a prestigious NCI designation. The $52 million cancer center project in Kearney spans more than 53,000 square feet in University Village. When it opens in December, services will include medical oncology, radiation oncology, lab, pharmacy, infusion, survivorship programs, genetics counseling and a healing garden.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma required.
Effective communication skills required.
Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork and flexibility required.
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023, or later).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) department dependent required.

Nice To Haves

Direct patient care experience preferred.
Based on position, prior experience in one or more of the following areas including cardiology, cardiac drip management, critical care, emergency department, medical-surgical, obstetrics, cardiovascular rehabilitation, telemetry, oncology, neonatal intensive care, pediatric acute care, solid organ transplant, cath lab, EP lab, quality assurance related to health care, perioperative and special procedures in applicable nursing specialty area preferred.
Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree preferred.
Based on position, one or more of the following courses including STABLE, smoking cessation counseling, basic critical care, or other specialty training courses preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel preferred.
Proficient with use of email applications preferred.
Proficient with use of departmental equipment and systems such as patient care equipment, telecommunication systems, information systems, pneumatic tube system, general patient care supplies, and transport equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide, prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care with other health care providers to meet holistic care needs of a designated group of patients.
Environment of care may be long term, emergent, critical, acute, interventional, or procedural driven.