CPR Certification, Cancer, Chronic Disease, Clinical Competency, Disease, Healthcare Providers, Identify Issues, Medical Billing, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Oncology, Outpatient Care, Palliative Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Quality of Care, Radiation Therapy, Registered Nurse (RN), Research Nursing, Safety Standards, Treatment Plan
Under general supervision, utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, and theoretical/clinical skills in the care of patients with cancer and/or chronic disease. Incorporates oncology evidence-based nursing practices consistent with national standards and which support quality outcomes. Assumes responsibility and accountability for the quality of nursing care. Directs the plan of care while maintaining professionalism.
Essential Job Functions
- Plans, organizes, implements, evaluates/triages, and documents safe patient care consistent with Billings Clinic and departmental values, goals, policies, and procedures.
- Utilizes a holistic approach and evidence-based nursing practices supported by nursing research. Incorporates the nursing process into the goal-directed plan of care for the patient. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to execute a plan of care appropriate to patient needs.
- Adheres to safety standards, policies, and practices. Anticipates and identifies problems and safety issues and initiates appropriate action.
- Maintains appropriate skill, knowledge, and application of relevant and commonly used equipment, pharmacology, and laboratory values based on disease process or physiological status.
- Becomes cross-trained in the following nursing specialties: Radiation Oncology, Supportive and Palliative Care, Medical Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, Oncology Care Navigation, and Infusion.
- Floats as needed within the Cancer Center and to other designated clinical areas, including pediatric patient populations, based on patient care needs, training, and demonstrated competency.
- Floats as needed to Bozeman Oncology.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Minimum 2 Year / Associate Degree Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Preferred 4 Year / Bachelors Degree Bachelor's degree in nursing within 4 year of hire
Experience
- One year hospital or oncology nursing required
Certifications and Licenses
- Healthcare Provider CPR Certification required, at hire
- OCN, within 2 years of hire
- Adult and Pediatric Chemo/biotherapy certification, within 6 months of hire