RN-Oncology

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Wearable safety badge

Loan forgiveness

Malpractice liability insurance

EPIC training

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM seeks an Oncology Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care to individuals undergoing cancer treatment, collaborating with physicians and the care team to deliver safe, evidence-based treatment. This position supports patients and families throughout their healthcare journey and participates in interdisciplinary rounds.

This full-time role (days) offers professional growth, tuition and certification reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing; BSN within 5 years.
• Active NM or Compact state nursing license.
• 2 years medical-surgical or ICU nursing experience.
• Oncology/Infusion experience preferred.
• Chemotherapy/biotherapy/immunotherapy provider certification within 1 month.
• National Oncology Certification within 2-3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting patient needs and responses.
• May cover other clinic areas or infusion services as needed.
• Coordinates patient care with family and healthcare team.
• Provides education and bereavement support to patients and families.
• Administers chemotherapy and oncology treatments per physician orders.
• Ensures adherence to standards of care and safety protocols.
• Orientates and mentors new staff and students as needed.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Chemotherapy administration

Education

Associates degree in nursing

BSN in progress

ACLS certification

BLS certification

PALS certification

Chemotherapy/Biotherapy/Immunotherapy provider certification

National Oncology Certification

Job description

Location Address

8300 Constitution Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87110-7613

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $0.00 Maximum Offer $0.00

Summary

Presbyterian is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Oncology team. In this role, you will provide patient-centered care to individuals undergoing cancer treatment while supporting patients and families throughout their healthcare journey. The Oncology RN collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care focused on safety, comfort, and optimal outcomes.

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

Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 0.90 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken and patient responses.
• May cover other areas of clinic based on need, triage, Mini Infusion, Main infusion
• May cover for our Kaseman location or Rust location either by direct patient care or indirect via telephone triage.
• Coordinates patient care through collaboration with the patient/family and healthcare team.
• Provides supportive care and education to patients and their families, to include referrals and bereavement counseling.
• Initiates, utilizes and documents appropriate protocols and standards of care.
• Administers chemotherapy medication and other oncology treatments as prescribed by physician, or standard protocols and documents according to policy.
• Identifies and meets patient and family learning and discharge needs on admission and throughout episode of care.
• Evaluates patient progression toward outcomes per unit standards and documents through EOSS etc.
• Delegates or assigns aspects of patient care to healthcare team members commensurate with their validated competency or licensure to perform the task.
• Completes patient population/age-specific/procedure and protocol education and competency testing per unit standards.
• Assists in orientation and training of new staff or students and serve as a resource person and professional role model.
• Assumes professional responsibility for current nursing structure and clinical standards of care.
• Incorporates PHS mission (VVPS) in care-giving activities.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from accredited academic nursing program preferred, with expectation of BSN completion within 5 years of hire. Education agreement contract to be signed upon hire. *BSN degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program preferred *State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License *2 years medical surgical or ICU nursing experience preferred, *Experience in Oncology or Infusion centers preferred. *Must maintain chemotherapy/biotherapy/immunotherapy provider certification during employment in Oncology department. *Chemotherapy/Biotherapy/Immunotherapy provider certification required within 1 month of hire *National Oncology Certification required to be obtained within 2-3 years of hire. *Maintain educational requirements as per standards related to national oncology accreditations upheld by Cancer Care Services. *ACLS required *BLS required *PALS required UPDATED 2/10/23

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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.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

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Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

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

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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.

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