RN Outpatient Oncology

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Oakham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rutland Regional Medical Center is seeking an Oncology nurse to deliver specialized, comprehensive nursing care to oncology patients and their families. This role follows professional practice standards and emphasizes effective communication and life-saving interventions.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, Vermont licensure, and two years of nursing experience with oncology preferred; BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the State of Vermont.
• 2 years general nursing experience required; Oncology nursing experience preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized comprehensive nursing services to oncology patients and families.
• Utilizes professional practice standards and maintains effective communication.
• Must be able to institute life-saving measures.

Skills

Oncology equipment

Infection control

Aseptic technique

Universal precautions

Patient education

Basic computer skills

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Summary

The Oncology nurse provides specialized comprehensive and holistic primary nursing services to oncology patients and their significant others utilizing the professional practice standards established by the Oncology Nursing Society and the American Nurses' Association. Effective communication skills are required. The nurse must be able to institute life saving measures.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.
• 2 years general nursing experience required; Oncology nursing experience preferred.

Minimum Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.

Minimum Work Experience

• 2 years general nursing experience required; Oncology nursing experience preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed in the State of Vermont.
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association.
• Unit-specific certifications as required (Oncology, Chemotherapy, Radiation, etc) per specific department operational framework.
• Certification in venous access techniques or willingness to obtain.

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Demonstrates working knowledge of Oncology equipment.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of infection control, utilizes aseptic technique and universal precautions 100% of the time.
• Demonstrates safe knowledgeable nursing practice skills at all times
• based on theory and consistent with policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates patient education skills.
• Demonstrates moderate knowledge of basic computer skills.

Pay Range = $36.50 - $61.75