Registered Nurse Oncology Clinic

The Registered Nurse in the Oncology Clinic at Saint Josephs 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 will possess a comprehensive understanding of cancer care and the treatment protocols to support patients during treatment recovery and beyond. If you are passionate about collaborative teamwork and making a significant impact on patients during the most challenging times of their lives this is the team for you.

What you will do:

• Actively demonstrates the organizations 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 patients 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 patients 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.

Work Shift: Monday - Friday (9- hour shift) and half day on Fridays.

Job requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited RN program. Effective March 1 2015 all newly employed RNs will be required to have a BSN or be prepared to complete their BSN within 3 years of hire.
• RN Indiana License. CPR certification on hire or able to attain within 60 days.

Other Requirements:

• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• Assigned hours within your shift starting time or days of work are subject to change based on departmental and/or organizational needs.

Why Saint Joseph Health System

At Saint Joseph Health System our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated costly or honor our mission to care for every man woman and child who needs us by investing in technology people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care.

What we offer:

• NO mandatory overtime

• Benefits first day of employment (Including: Medical Dental Vision PTO Life STD/LTD)

• Sign-On Bonus

• Daily Pay

• Retirement savings account with employer match

• Generous paid time off programs

• Employee referral incentive program

• Tuition/professional development reimbursement

• State of the art equipment

• Supportive team approach

• Unlimited CEUs

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. 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.