Oncology RN: Compassionate Outpatient Care & Growth

Mercy Co; Concord (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy South Oncology & Hematology RN position encompasses direct patient care in an outpatient cancer center, supporting physicians with assessments, education, and coordination. You will manage exams, treatments, and care plans in a collaborative clinic environment.

Success relies on strong clinical assessment, compassionate patient interactions, and teamwork with physicians and staff, with opportunities to grow within Oncology and Hematology.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, valid RN license.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Previous oncology experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, review medical histories, obtain vital signs, and assess patient conditions.
• Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Assist physicians with patient care and specialty procedures.
• Provide patient education and help patients understand their plan of care.
• Respond to patient questions, phone calls, test results, and follow-up needs.
• Coordinate care and collaborate with physicians and the care team.
• Assist with laboratory, imaging, and referral needs.
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Communication

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Learning and growth

Electronic documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

RN license

CPR certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Mercy South Oncology & Hematology RN position encompasses direct patient care in an outpatient cancer center, supporting physicians with assessments, education, and coordination. You will manage exams, treatments, and care plans in a collaborative clinic environment.

Success relies on strong clinical assessment, compassionate patient interactions, and teamwork with physicians and staff, with opportunities to grow within Oncology and Hematology.