Registered Nurse, RN - Oncology Clinic

Altru Cancer Center Registered Nurse

Everything we do is underscored by a why and that why is one another.

Location: Altru Cancer Center 960 S. Columbia Rd. Grand Forks, ND 58201 Pay Range: $30.65 - $45.98

Summary: Altru's RN career ladder empowers RNs to manage their career growth and pay. This structure values experience, education, and engagement, providing opportunities for advancement and greater responsibilities. The requirements of each level are listed here. RN I ASN RN II 6 years or more of RN experience with an ASN/ADN degree OR, 3 years or more of RN experience with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) RN III 12 years or more of RN experience with an ASN/ADN OR, 6 years or more of RN experience with a BSN OR, Masters/Doctorate of Nursing The Registered Nurse I provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the organization. The nurse maintains the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. The nurse facilitates the coordination of patient care within the interdisciplinary care team and provides patient education to assure safe patient discharge. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (with a rotating shift until 5:00 PM). No weekends or holidays.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs daily rounds on all patients assuring quality customer service by coordinating and taking action on any requirements not met.
• Develops a plan of care based on assessment that reflects the patient's physical, psychological, social, educational, developmental and rehabilitative needs based on patient's age, ethnic origin, economic status, lifestyle, creed or philosophical beliefs.
• Provides education on variety of topics related to cancer services within their scope of practice including side effects of chemotherapy/immunotherapy, treatment plans/care plans for treatment, self care, and medication management.
• Assesses, intervenes, and reassesses the patient's self-report/symptoms of pain promptly and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
• Identifies the early warning signs of a change in a patient's condition and responds appropriately to a deteriorating patient, including contacting responsible clinicians as indicated by standard operating procedure. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patient conditions.
• Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate multidisciplinary team member and records those observations accurately and concisely. Ensures that intervention or referrals are made promptly. Completes and submits all incident reports (patient, visitor, staff) prior to the completion of each shift.
• Establishes and maintains communication and utilizes educational opportunities with patients and other significant individuals.
• Assigns or delegates, within the scope of practice, education and experience, the responsibility for performance of nursing interventions to other persons for which that person has the necessary skills and competence to accomplish safely.
• Collaborates with other departments to validate/train staff on Port Cath use, chemotherapy/immunotherapy handling and administration as well as cytotoxic precautions as well as educating those staff on chemo/immunotherapy handling and administration.
• Administers hazardous medication via IM/SQ/IV/PO/Intravesicular bladder instillations, and assist providers with procedures such as intrathecal shunt administration of medications
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certification:

• Registered Nurse | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Registered Nurse | Minnesota Board of Nursing | Within 6 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver's License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA)| Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System

Notes:

• Temporary RN license accepted prior to start.
• Must hold an unencumbered nursing license prior to start.

Education:

Required: Associates - Nursing

Language Requirements: This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands :

Sit: Occasionally (5-33%) Stand: Frequently (34-66%) Walk: Frequently (34-66%) Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%) Reach: Frequently (34-66%) Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%) Twist: Occasionally (5-33%) Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%) See: Continuously (67-100%) Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds) Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds) Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds) Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions:

Indoor: Continuously (67-100%) Outdoor: Not Applicable Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Occasional Driver

Making a real difference. For one another.

To take the best care of our patients and community including friends, family, and neighbors we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

At Altru, you'll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You'll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)