RN - Adult Oncology

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 52,073 - 70,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition and certification reimbursement

Sign on bonuses

Loan forgiveness opportunities

Wellness program access

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Rio Rancho, NM is looking for a compassionate Oncology Nurse to provide care to cancer patients. This full-time role involves administering treatments, educating patients, and collaborating with health professionals.

Both new graduates and experienced RNs are welcome, with a mandatory residency program available. The position offers various benefits including educational development, sign-on bonuses, and a supportive wellness program.

Qualifications

• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License.
• 1-year bedside experience preferred.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other oncology treatments.
• Monitor and assess patients' conditions, managing symptoms and side effects.
• Educate patients and their families about treatment plans, side effects, and self-care.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop care plans.
• Provide emotional support and counseling to patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Chemotherapy Administration

Patient Education

Emotional Support

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BLS Certification

Tools

EPIC Electronic Charting System

Job description

Location Address: 2400 Unser Blvd, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $37.80, Maximum Offer $51.00

Summary

Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian Rust Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and skilled Oncology Nurse. Oncology RNs works with patients who have, or who are at risk of getting, cancer. Oncology Nurses provide necessary assessments, administer treatments and communicate with all patient care providers to help develop a plan tailored to each patient's needs.

We welcome applications from both new graduates and experienced RNs! New graduates have the opportunity to participate in our mandatory residency program, which includes monthly seminars led by the Nurse Residency Team, peer-to-peer debriefing sessions, support groups/mentoring, and rounding. The Nurse Residency Program is an added benefit designed to support your transition into practice.

Type of Opportunity: Full time, FTE: 0.90, Job Exempt: No, Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Sign on and relocation bonuses are available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

Oncology Nurses are responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients during a shift. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of care for our patients and will be responsible for prioritizing the delivery of direct nursing care using time and resources efficiently integrating a standards-based framework model.

Other responsibilities include:

• Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other oncology treatments.
• Monitor and assess patients' conditions, managing symptoms and side effects.
• Educate patients and their families about treatment plans, side effects, and self-care.
• Collaborate with oncologists, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.

Qualifications

• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License.
• Associate Degree in Nursing.
• 1-year Bedside experience preferred.
• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire.

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.

Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.