Registered Nurse - Valley location

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

Job summary

Cancer Care Northwest seeks a full-time Radiation Oncology Nurse to care for patients in the radiation therapy department. The RN will provide direct and indirect nursing care, educate patients, perform assessments, and support physicians with exams and procedures.

Position includes training and orientation; salary is DOE and hourly. Requires an accredited nursing program, RN license, BCLS, ACLS, and ideally oncology certification.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• BCLS and ACLS certifications.
• Oncology certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients undergoing radiation therapy.
• Educate patients and families; assess nutrition and participate in exams/procedures.
• Support quality initiatives and adhere to compliance standards.

Education

RN license

BCLS certification

ACLS certification

Oncology certification

Accredited nursing program

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:

• 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