RN - Oncology/IV Therapy

Citizens Health; Colby (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site childcare

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Citizens Health is seeking a registered nurse to join our oncology and IV therapy department on a full-time basis at Citizens Medical Center in Colby, Kansas.

The RN will report to the Oncology and IV Therapy Manager, work 7AM–7PM three days per week with alternating weekends, and provide high-quality patient care in a community hospital setting. ACLS/BLS and chemotherapy certification are required or pursued within six months.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Kansas RN license and graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Chemotherapy certification or willingness to obtain within six months.
• Ability to coordinate care with multiple providers and maintain HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients in oncology/IV therapy and monitor vitals.
• Administer cancer treatments and manage treatment side effects.
• Explain treatments to patients and answer questions.
• Coordinate patient care with other providers and departments.
• Support patients' emotional well-being and provide family resources information.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Ability to explain treatments to pt.

Education

RN license in Kansas

Nursing degree

Job description

Citizens Health is looking for a registered nurse to work full-time in the oncology and IV therapy department.

Our Mission: Enhancing the lives of those we serve.

About Us: Citizens Health is a community based, private, not-for-profit organization. It is comprisedof:

Citizens Medical Center - a 25 bed critical access hospital,

Family Center for Health Care - an outpatient ruralhealth clinic,

PrairieSenior - a skilled nursing facility,

Citizens Clubhouse - an onsite childcare center that cares for children 6 weeks to school age for our workforce,

Citizens Medical Equipment - our durable medical equipmentbusiness.

Palace Drug - our outpatient pharmacy

We strive to be progressive, dependable and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to the residents of northwest Kansas.

Location: 100 E College Ave, Colby, Ks

Position Information: Citizens Health is looking for a registered nurse to work full-time in the oncology and IV therapy department at Citizens Medical Center.

Registered nurse will report to the Oncology and IV Therapy Manager.

Days/Hours: 7AM to 7PM 3 days per week and alternating weekends

Pay Range: Dependent upon degree and experience.

What you’ll do:

• Assess patients.
• Administer cancer treatments.
• Explain the treatments and answering questions for patients.
• Manage the side effects of cancer treatments and helping manage pain.
• Monitor vitals of patients.
• Coordinate the patient’s care with all other providers.
• Support the emotional well-being of patients.
• Provide information on resources for family members.
• Maintain strict HIPAA, HPI and Confidentiality.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
  

What you bring to the table:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure by the Kansas Board of Nursing.
• Successful completion of Citizens Medical Center’s nursing orientation program specific to that unit prior to responsibility for patient care. General hospital orientation completed.
• ACLS and BLS certifications
• Chemotherapy certification or willingness to obtain within six months.
• Ability to maintain good working relationship with personnel in other departments.
• Ability to provide direction in application of nursing process, quality improvement standard, organization and departmental goals and objectives, and the State Nurse Practice Act.

To be successful within our organization you will need to:

• Possess interpersonal skills needed to function in a ‘team’ setting.
  
• Be a self-starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player.
  
• Maintain a positive attitude with good energy.
  
• Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
  
• Display integrity and accountability.
  
• Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strives for self-improvement.
  
• Adhere to organization policies and procedures.
  
• Arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
  
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
  
• Demonstrate professional conduct and maintains professional appearance.
  
• Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.

Typical Working Conditions:

Work in an air-conditioned environment with a temperature of 65-72 degrees Fahrenheit, and humidity of 45-55%. When assigned to assist with pediatric cases, temperature may be up to 85-90 degrees Fahrenheit. Must wear hospital-provided scrub attire while on duty. Potential for cuts, bruises, muscle strain and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and/or other diseases. Potential for exposure to anesthetic waste gases, harsh disinfectants, sterilizing agents, exposure to high steam pressure and radiologic environment. This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

Typical Physical Demands:

Requires standing, walking, bending, crouching/stooping, and carrying when caring for patients. Requires sitting with repetitive motion of the hand and wrist at desk. Normal vision, with or without correction, which is adequate for reading, and use of computer. Must be able to work closely with physicians, patients, family, and other hospital personnel. Works under stressful conditions and pressure due to demands of procedures and safety of patient. This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

Available Benefits:

Medical, dental and vision insurance available

Pre-Tax and Roth Contributions

• Automatic 6% salary deferral upon employment
• Regular and matching contributions after one-year and 1,000 hours worked

Provides Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

• Full-time coverage - equal to two times employees annual income
• Part-time coverage - one-time annual income

Differential and Certification Pay

• Eligible employees receive shift, weekend and holiday differential pay

Other Benefits

Paid time off

Student loan reimbursement

On-site child care services

Funeral leave

Health Savings Account

Dependent, Medical and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts

The Standard Group Insurance

Discounted membership rate for MASA

Many More!

Visit Us at: https://cmciks.com/

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or discharge history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for CMCI to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either CMCI or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of CMCI has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. implements a Drug Free Workplace Program. Drug testing is required of applicants in accordance with relevant laws.

If you need assistance to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process, please notify the Human Resources Department [phone]. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your needs in a timely manner.