RN - Outpatient Oncology

PeaceHealth; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN - Outpatient Oncology for a Per Diem/Relief, Day position. The role involves providing professional nursing care in an outpatient oncology setting, with emphasis on coordination with the care team and adherence to unit standards.

Salary range listed is $52.15 – $77.39 per hour, with hiring rate dependent on education, experience, and union terms. Per diem status and shift flexibility may apply depending on staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Accredited School of Nursing required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• RN with acute care, med/surg or oncology infusion experience preferred.
• Central line, IV and PICC knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Document patient care in the health record per standards.
• Direct and delegate care to team members per education and competence.
• Maintain own professional development and education requirements.
• Contribute to hospital policies, quality improvement, safety and infection prevention.

Skills

Nursing

Patient assessment

Documentation

Care planning

Team collaboration

Infection control

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

RN license

Job description

Job Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN - Outpatient Oncology for a Per Diem/Relief, Day position.

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $52.15 – $77.39.

The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Description

Job Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN - Outpatient Oncology for a Per Diem/Relief, Day position.

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $52.15 – $77.39.

The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Job Summary

Provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.

Essential Functions

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.


• Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.


• Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.


• Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.


• Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Accredited School of Nursing Required: Nursing


• Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing


• RN experience in an acute care setting, medical/surgical, specialty outpatient setting preferred. Previous oncology and infusion experience as a RN preferred. Two years RN experience in an acute care setting, medical/surgical, specialty outpatient setting is preferred. Previous oncology and infusion experience as a RN is preferred. Central line, IV and PICC line care and knowledge also preferred.


• Required: Registered Nurse


• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs (Required)


• See community specific document for each Unit/Department required credentials (Required)


• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment (Required)


• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures (Required)


• Basic computer skills (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

Infusion Services Oncology - Infusion, SJMC Infusion Center, OP Infusion, OP Oncology, Infusion Center & Oncology:

• Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider (CBP) through ONS required within 6 months.

Working Conditions

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).


• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.


• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).


• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.


• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.


• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.


• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.


• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.


• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.


• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).


• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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