Registered Nurse - Thriving Oncology Practice

Cancer Care Northwest; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

This position will include a training

Job summary

Cancer Care Northwest is seeking a Full-time Registered Nurse for radiation oncology. The nurse will manage care for an assigned caseload of patients undergoing radiation therapy, educate patients, assess needs, and support physicians in exams and procedures.

The role requires RN licensure, BCLS, ACLS, and knowledge of cancer treatments; ongoing education and compliance with the organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education.
• Current RN state license with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification (role specific).
• Experience and knowledge of the purpose and use of medications in the treatment of cancer.
• Maintain continuing education requirements.
• Current oncology certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for patients treated with radiation therapy.
• Educate patients, perform physical assessments and nutrition counseling.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures and participate in quality initiatives.
• Adhere to Compliance Program, Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Physical assessment

Nutrition counseling

Education

Registered Nurse License (State)

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Oncology Certification (preferred)

Job description

Join a Legacy of Care - Delivering over 50 years of Healing and Hope

For over five decades Cancer Care Northwest has been the Inland Northwest's premier cancer center, providing an integrated approach to the diagnosis, treatment and healing of cancer and blood-related diseases.

Our collective passion to fight against cancer is what motivates and inspires us every day and is the reason Cancer Care Northwest has become the Inland Northwest's premier cancer center. We provide comprehensive, innovative, compassionate, integrated care throughout each patient's journey. We are searching for dedicated professionals who share our passion in saving lives. Are you searching for better work-life balance? Join us in our mission to save lives.

Cancer Care Northwest/Inner Pacific Alliance for Cancer Care is seeking a Full-time Registered Nurse.

Job Summary:

The radiation oncology staff nurse is responsible and accountable for the nursing care provided to an assigned caseload of patients treated with radiation therapy in the radiation therapy department. The radiation oncology nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect nursing care of patients in the radiation oncology department. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. The radiation oncology nurse is responsible for patient education, physical assessment, nutrition counseling and assisting physicians with exams and procedures. Participates in companywide quality initiatives. Supports and adheres to the Cancer Care Northwest Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Formal Education, Certification/Licensure and Prior Experience: To perform this job successfully, an individual must:

• be a graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education
• have current RN state license with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state
• have current BCLS certification
• have current ACLS certification (role specific)
• experience and knowledge of the purpose and use of medications in the treatment of cancer
• maintain continuing education requirements
• current or pending Oncology Certification preferred

Benefit information and eligibility can be found at Employee Benefits at Cancer Care Northwest

Salary DOE -$37.96-$58.84 per hour

** This position will include a training and orientation period **