RN - Outpatient Oncology

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking an RN for a full-time Outpatient Oncology position in Longview, Washington.    This is a .90 FTE, working 8 hour shifts, 72 hours every two weeks in our Outpatient Cancer Center.    

We offer you:

•  Hourly compensation starts at $40.02, more depending on experience, advanced degree, and specialty certification.
• A comprehensive benefits package including tuition reimbursement and CE. 
• A non-profit mission driven healthcare system

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.

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JOB SUMMARY

Provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing required.
• BSN or current enrollment in BSN program preferred.
• Specialty certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• One year of experience as a registered nurse is required, oncology and infusion experience preferred.
• RN experience in an acute care setting, medical/surgical, specialty outpatient setting preferred.
• Central line, IV and PICC line care and knowledge preferred.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Current  WA State Registered Nurse licensure 
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.
• Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certification (through ONF) required or must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Oncology (OCN) Certification preferred.
• ACLS certification may be required.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment
• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures
• Basic computer skills

LCR PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Work requires active physical exertion up to 33% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 80 lbs. or less.
• Work requires frequent exposure to minor cold, heat, poor ventilation, or sharp instruments. Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more.
• Duties require the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail (more than 65% of work time).

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.  EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.