RN Medical Oncology Clinic

As an RN in the Saint Alphonsus Medical Group you will provide skilled nursing care in coordination with licensed providers while promoting a positive patient experience with compassion and kindness. You will administer medications maintain a safe nursing area and provide education and resources to patients and families based on their needs. RNs are also expected to serve as a mentor to clinical staff maintain accurate documentation and preserve confidential information.

Our ideal candidates have the ability to make decisions and take action in stressful situations while providing outstanding customer service. They must have excellent communication skills and must be a team player. A background in Oncology and/or Triage experience is preferred.

Schedule: 4 10 hours shifts 7:30a - 6p (Wednesdays off)

Monday- Clinic

Tuesday Thursday and Friday- Triage

This will be based primarily in our Nampa clinic location though may need to float to Caldwell for on site triage coverage.

General Requirements:

• Nursing experience in an ambulatory setting preferred.
  

Education:

• An associate or bachelors degree from a nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE

License/Certification:

• Must have an RN license in the state of Idaho issued prior to hire date.

• Multistate licenses must establish residency with the Idaho Board of Nursing within 60 days from hire.
• All colleagues must provide licensure or proof of application in process for an Oregon RN license within 90 days of the hire date.

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire

• Meets health systems Guiding Behaviors and Caring Standards including interpersonal communication and professional conduct expectations.

• Demonstrates skilled technical nursing care under the direction of a provider or RN.

• Performs and documents comprehensive physical and psychological assessments.

• Educates patients based on assessment of needs

• Assists provider with diagnostic/therapeutic procedures assuring in a safe clean competent manner/environment. Assists with patient assessment in coordination with a licensed provider.

• Maintains a clean safe well-stocked nursing area including patient examination room.

• Maintains a complete accurate and legible patient medical record.

• Obtains continuing education to maintain clinical expertise and RN clinical ladder.

• Prepares administers and evaluates the effectiveness of medications.

• Provides clinical triage/communication as defined by protocol or per provider instructions.

• Assists provider with examinations and treatments.

• Administers oral rectal subcutaneous intramuscular and Z-Track medications. Intravenous medications after I.V. course. Allergens administered only under the direction of a provider.

• Documents patient care observations and activities according to professional standards.

• Aids in identifying methods of improving patient care.

• Assists or leads in emergency situations.

• Maintains a clean well-stocked patient care area observing aseptic techniques and other regulatory mandates i.e. OSHA CLIA etc.

• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and business functions of the organization i.e. HIPPA.

• Routes billing information as appropriate.