RN Clinician

Darren Caddle; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

PTO and holiday pay

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k)

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

EAP

PTO

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Colorado Springs is seeking a professional nurse who will coordinate patient care and provide support adhering to standards. The ideal candidate will have completed an accredited nursing program and have at least one year of nursing experience, ideally in oncology. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans, retirement options, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education.
• Minimum one year's nursing experience required, oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care with both internal and outside entities.
• Triage patient calls regarding treatment and symptom management.
• Assist in patient education and follow-up after chemotherapy regimens.
• Assists in patient education and follow up after initial chemotherapy regimens
• Assists physicians with IKM chemotherapy regimens
• Manages electronic and call in prescriptions and management of narcotic and chemotherapy refill requests
• Assists with calling patients lab results and scan as needed
• Assists the MA staff with disability and FMLA paperwork
• Acts as a liaison between physicians outside resources
• Acts a liaison between the infusion suite and the physicians/mid-level providers

Skills

Patient care coordination

Patient education

Oncology experience

Triage skills

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, and developmental and age specific differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide for assessment and therapeutic management of patient/family needs. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in addition to your salary, RMCC offers the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; a wellness program; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordination of patient care with both internal and outside entities
• Triage patient calls regarding treatment and symptom management
• Oversees patient compliance and adherence to oral chemotherapy regimens
• Assists in patient education and follow up after initial chemotherapy regimens
• Assists physicians with IKM chemotherapy regimens
• Manages electronic and call in prescriptions and management of narcotic and chemotherapy refill requests
• Assists with calling patients lab results and scan as needed
• Assists the MA staff with disability and FMLA paperwork
• Acts as a liaison between physicians outside resources
• Acts a liaison between the infusion suite and the physicians/mid-level providers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education.
• Minimum one year's nursing experience required, oncology experience preferred.