Oncology/Infusion Rn

RN - ONCOLOGY
Join our Outpatient Nursing Services (OPNS) team at Moab Regional Hospital! Rural nursing at its finest!
You are passionate about consistent care and learning new things every day. Due to the rural location of MRH, this position works closely with a small group of patients and understands the value of cultivating nourishing relationships. The right candidate will be excited to perform a wide range of general nursing duties and specialize in infusion therapy and chemotherapy.
This position is a non-exempt, full-time, benefitted position.
Anticipated schedule:
Day shifts
Starting pay range:
$31 39.68/hour, DOE.
A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for permanent, full-time hire, with a 2-year service agreement. Responsibilities:
Provides direct nursing care in accordance within established scope and standards of practice, and with the policies, procedures and protocols, values, and mission of the healthcare organization.
Conducts and documents thorough assessments of patients' health status before, during, and after chemotherapy infusion sessions. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Safely administers simple to complex infusion therapy for chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy treatments.
Monitors and document vital signs, symptoms, and overall response to treatment.
Monitors for and manages side effects, both acute and chronic, and documents appropriately.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including discharge needs, initiating referrals for physical, financial, spiritual, and psychosocial support needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Validates and documents patient and family understanding of teaching
Implements and monitors patient care plans.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives
May precept student nurses and new hires.
Maintains professional growth and development through ongoing formal and informal education and clinical nursing study.
Will float between oncology/infusion and wound care departments
Minimum requirements:
Current, unencumbered Utah or compact state RN license
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current BLS and ACLS certifications, or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire
Current ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration Certificate, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
Knowledge of infection control principles, patient safety techniques, and prevention of adverse reactions to medications/treatments
Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to maintain same in situations with rapidly changing circumstances
Self-motivated and able to work successfully both independently and as part of a team
Great customer service and communication skills, including oral, written, and listening skills
Able to receive and manage sensitive information professionally and maintain confidentiality at all times
Able to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally;
emotionally mature
Reliable and timely with work schedule
Flexibility and willingness to accept other duties as assigned
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job