Medical Oncology Clinic Nurse

Overview Join a Legacy of Care - Delivering over 50 years of Healing and Hope
For over five decades Cancer Care Northwest has been the Inland Northwest's premier cancer center, providing an integrated approach to the diagnosis, treatment and healing of cancer and blood-related diseases.
Our collective passion to fight against cancer is what motivates and inspires us every day and is the reason Cancer Care Northwest has become the Inland Northwest's premier cancer center. We provide comprehensive, innovative, compassionate, integrated care throughout each patient\'s journey. Cancer Care Northwest is seeking a dedicated full-time Registered Nurse to join our healthcare team. This position is responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients following established standards and practices. This includes physiological, psychological, and developmental differences unique to each group. Participates in companywide quality initiatives. Supports and adheres to the Cancer Care Northwest Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Assists physician with exams and procedures. Assesses and records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
Maintains knowledge of reimbursement procedures. Assure pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to all procedures and administration of therapies. Assures nursing charges are accurate and complete on patient fee slips.
Registered Nurses in the primary nurse role will be able to cross train to the infusion nurse role.
Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart.
Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed.
Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen.
Acts as a resource person to the medical assistants.
Maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.
Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.
RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
Business Experience - 0-3 years nursing experience, at least one year in oncology preferred Specialized Knowledge/Skills - Oncology certification preferred.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.