Registered Nurse - Oncology Clinic

Employment Type: Full-time, Day Shift. The Registered Nurse in the Oncology Clinic at Saint Joseph's Health System is responsible for managing symptoms of cancer treatments, conducting assessments, and providing support to patients and families. An oncology nurse is a key component in a multidisciplinary team that demonstrates strong communication skills and a desire to provide education to patients as well as advocate for them and demonstrate a commitment to their long-term well-being. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience and a comprehensive understanding of cancer care and the treatment protocols to support patients during treatment, recovery, and beyond. Responsibilities Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values. Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information. Adheres to all state, federal, and local laws and standards as they relate to the ethical and legal compliance plans and policies. Performs patient assessments by collecting and interpreting data. Develops a plan of care, which addresses patient problems. Communicates with patients, families and/or significant others, and the multidisciplinary team in the coordination and implementation of patient care. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to implement care appropriate to the age of the patient. Delegates, supervises, and evaluates care given by other nursing team members. Documents nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations of patient’s response. Identifies potential emergency situations and initiates appropriate response. Provides patient and family teaching. Continuously evaluates and modifies the plan of care and teaching plans based on the patient’s response. Provides a safe environment by adhering to hospital policies and procedures for isolation techniques, use of restraints, falls prevention, blood transfusions, and safe medication administration. Attends mandatory skills validation, staff meetings, and continuing education as designated by individual department standards. Assists with orientation of new employees. Performs other related duties as assigned or as workload or staffing variations require. Job Requirements Graduate of an accredited RN program. BSN preferred. RN Indiana License. CPR certification on hire or able to attain within 60 days. Experience: None. Benefits Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment. 100% paid tuition for ASN to BSN program (paid directly to learning partner). Benefits day one (Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD, etc.). Retirement savings account with employer match. Generous paid time off program + 7 paid holidays. Colleague well-being resources. No mandatory overtime. Employee referral incentive program.State-of-the-art equipment, unlimited CEU’s and supportive team approach. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr