Registered Nurse Oncology

The Registered Nurse at the Cancer Center provides comprehensive nursing care by assessing patient needs, planning and implementing individualized care plans, and collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare teams. This role emphasizes patient and family education, quality nursing practice, and professional development within an outpatient oncology setting. The nurse is expected to demonstrate sound judgment, effective communication, and uphold professional standards while working in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:

• Collect comprehensive patient health data and perform assessments.
• Analyze assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses and issues.
• Develop individualized care plans with expected outcomes.
• Implement prescribed nursing interventions and promote patient safety and health.
• Evaluate nursing practice effectiveness and maintain competency with current nursing standards.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Provide patient and family education related to care and treatment.
• Integrate ethical provisions and research findings into nursing practice.
• Provide leadership within the professional practice setting.
• Maintain timely completion of required education, trainings, and certifications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN, ASN, AAS, AAN).
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in Montana.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform essential job functions in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment, patience, and professional demeanor.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN, BAN).
• Oncology Certified Nurse credential.
• Experience in outpatient clinic settings.
• Knowledge of electronic health record systems.

• Regular and sustained attendance is required.
• May require working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be necessary to respond to organizational, patient, or employee needs.
• Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, and fine finger movements.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, radiation, chemicals, infectious diseases, and emotionally challenging situations.

• Full-time 0.9 FTE position with day shift hours.
• Shift assignments and schedules may vary to meet patient care needs.