RN - Oncology

Registered Nurse - Cancer Center

The Registered Nurse works in a collaborative relationship with other members of the healthcare team, plans and implements patient and family education, and is responsible for assessing the needs of patients and initiating appropriate interventions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN, ASN, AAS, AAN).
• Current Montana Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN, BAN).
• Oncology Certified Nurse.
• Outpatient clinic experience.
• Knowledge of electronic health record operating systems.

Essential Job Functions

• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation (Assessment).
• Analyzes assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues (Diagnosis).
• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation.
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes (Plan of Care).
• Implements the identified plan of care.
• Employs strategies to promote health and ensure a safe environment.
• Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
• Evaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional standards and guidelines.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.
• Integrates research findings into practice.
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times.
• Exhibits tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality.
• Successfully performs essential job functions in a fast-paced environment.
• Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized in the practice.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrates the values of Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Improvement, and Teamwork.

Schedule Requirements

This role requires regular and sustained attendance. The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Exerting force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
• Sitting (Occasionally): Maintaining a seated posture for extended periods while adjusting body position to prevent discomfort.
• Standing (Repeatedly): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods while adjusting body position to prevent discomfort.
• Walking (Repeatedly): Moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
• Climbing (Rarely): Ascending or descending using feet and legs, may also use hands and arms.
• Twisting/Bending/Stooping/Kneeling (Repeatedly): Requires flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
• Reaching Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects above shoulder level, requiring strength and stability.
• Push/Pull (Repeatedly): Using upper extremities to press or exert force with steady effort.
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Engaging in activities such as picking, pinching, or typing using fingers.
• Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity for preparing and analyzing data and figures, reading screens, printed materials, and handwritten notes.
• Cognitive