Specialty Registered Nurse - Cancer Center General - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS seeks an Oncology Registered Nurse to coordinate patient care, triage symptom management, and obtain orders as needed. The role emphasizes infection prevention, safety, ethics, and compassionate care, with guidance from nursing theory and Stormont Vail’s practice model.

You will collaborate with providers, assist with medication refills, educate patients, and mentor newer nurses while maintaining high standards of patient advocacy and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• RN license in Kansas (KSBN) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or BSN preferred.
• Experience in a clinic setting preferred.
• Must have within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collects pertinent data and information; analyzes assessment data to identify problems.
• Develops a collaborative plan with strategies to achieve outcomes.
• Promotes infection prevention and standard precautions.
• Coordinates care and implements the plan; evaluates progress toward goals.
• Delivers professional nursing care guided by caring theories and ethics.
• Mentors nurses and supports student training and ongoing professional growth.
• Engages in lifelong learning and process improvement within the Stormont Vail Health model.

Skills

Communication skills

Math calculations

Safety awareness

Legal & ethical awareness

Psychomotor skills

Mentor nurses

Lifelong learning

Infection prevention

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

BSN Preferred

Job description

Job Information Exemption Status: Non-Exempt A Brief Overview The Oncology RN is responsible for coordinating patient care. Assesses information that is given to them from the patient via phone or in person, communicating information to providers and obtains orders if needed. Provides triaging to patients with symptom management and provides recommendations from the provider. Triages patient phone calls to assist with management of side effects from treatment and determine if patient needs to be seen within the clinic more urgently. Assists with medication refills and coordination of care. Education Qualifications* Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) PreferredExperience Qualifications* Experience in a clinic setting. PreferredSkills and Abilities* Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to rights of patient/significant other, as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)* Demonstrates awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)* Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and departmental functioning. Strives to manage situations in a manner, which minimizes risk to the patient and the institution. (Required proficiency)* Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)* Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, non-verbal and written methods. (Required proficiency)* Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. (Required proficiency)Licenses and Certifications* Registered Nurse - KSBN Required* Basic Life Support - BLS RQI or other certifications may be required in lieu of or in addition to BLS depending on department. Must have within 90 days of hire.What you will do* Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting.* Analyzes assessment data to determine actual or potential problems, and issues.* Develops a collaborative plan encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes. Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation.* Promote infection prevention through use of standard precautions, proper procedure in dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms/department* Implements identified plan through coordination of care and employs strategies to promote health and wellness.* Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes.* Delivers professional nursing care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring illustrated by creating caring relationships, taking time to have uninterrupted moments with patients and displaying unconditional acceptance and respect.* Promotes a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas, supports the effectiveness of professional relationships, and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice.* Demonstrates advocacy in all roles and settings.* Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others’ uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs.* Communicates effectively in all areas of professional practice.* Mentors nurses new to their role for the purpose of ensuring successful enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support. Supports students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.* Commits to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.* Demonstrates willingness to participate and lead nursing practice in process evolution the scope of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.* Utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible, and used judiciously.Required for All Jobs* Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health* Performs other duties as assignedPatient Facing Options* Position is Patient FacingRemote Work Guidelines* Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.* Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.* Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.* Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.* Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.Remote Work Capability* On-Site; No RemoteScope* No Supervisory Responsibility* No Budget ResponsibilityPhysical Demands* Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Climbing (Ladders): Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Crawling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours* Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours* Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours* Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours* Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours* Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours* Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs* Operate Foot Controls: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs* Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs* Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs* Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs* Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Walking: Occasionally 1-3 HoursWorking Conditions* Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour* Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour* Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour* Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour* Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour* Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour* Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour* Needle Stick: Frequently 3-5 Hours* Noise/Sounds: Frequently 3-5 Hours* Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour* Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour* Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour* Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour* Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour* Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour