LPN or RN - Oncology - Contribute to a meaningful cause!

Cancer Center Nurse Opportunity

Are you a nurse searching for an impactful career? Are you looking to join a supportive team to better serve a vulnerable patient population in our community? Our renowned Cancer Center is seeking a compassionate LPN or RN to join our oncology clinical team. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional care and support to our patients and their caregivers, as they undergo cancer treatment.

Why You'll Love This Role:

As a nurse in the Cancer Center, you'll play a crucial role in providing life-changing care to our patients. You'll partner with fellow nursing staff, oncologists, and pharmacists to deliver high quality, individualized care in a fast-paced, emotionally rewarding environment. Our beautiful facility is home to a reputable oncology program, recognized for its commitment to excellence in cancer care.

Your Work-Life Balance Matters:

• Schedule: Monday - 80 hours per pay period, with all scheduled shifts Monday-Friday, 8:00 am 5:00pm. No weekends or holidays!
• Location: Dubuque Cancer Center (150 Mercy Drive).

Benefits Package Includes:

• Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.

Your Impact and What You Will Be Doing:

• Collaborate with health care team to direct/perform nursing assessment and interventions according to plan of care.
• Integrate the nursing process in all patient contact, care, diagnostic testing, and treatments. Collect pertinent patient health care data, review medical records and confer/collaborate with physician/mid-level providers to ensure patient needs are met.
• Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and others. Promote patient wellness and provide patient education.
• Document care provided, including but not limited to: assessment, interventions, medication, patient education, and assist with integrity of medical record.
• Maintain an office environment that is safe, neat, organized, and supplied with necessary equipment, instruments, supplies, and educational materials. Ensure equipment is functioning safely and properly. Perform cleaning and maintenance of equipment according to guidelines.
• Demonstrate flexibility in performing other additional duties of patient care. Provide input for devising systems to improve quality and efficiency of patient care and workflow. Participate in required meetings.
• Facilitate reimbursement of services provided, including but not limited to: charge tickets, referrals, and insurance requirements.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience - From three months to one year of similar or related experience. Education - Equivalent to a two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study or certification. LPN or RN Iowa licensure required. Interpersonal Skills - A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary. Other Skills - Keyboarding skills and use of electronic equipment. Use personal protection safety equipment including gloves, lab coats, gowns, goggles, and face masks/shields. BLS required biannually.

Physical Aspects: Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Fingering, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Vision - 20 / 40 or better in the best eye with or without correction.

Medical Associates Clinic & Health Plans is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, parental status, disability, veteran status, or other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.