WY - Registered Nurse, Medical Oncology

POSITION SUMMARY

The Medical Oncology Registered Nurse provides care to patients in coordination with the entire Medical Oncology team, working directly with the Medical Oncologist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of all aspects of care for patients within scope of practice.

Provides education to patients according to their needs.

Transcribes, utilizes and implements protocols and physician orders.

Coordinates healthcare team and delegates appropriate tasks to ancillary personnel.

All care, treatment and services provided are within current Federal, State, Local Standards, Rules, Regulations and Guidelines to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.

EXPERIENCE

Previous experience in a hospital clinic preferred.

Previous Oncology experience preferred

CREDENTIALS

Must have a current, valid RN license from the State of Wyoming and must be in good standing with the Board of Nursing.

Must have current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or must obtain within 60 days of hire and maintain credentials throughout employment with IMH.

Must have current, valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or must obtain within one (1) year of hire and maintain credentials throughout employment at IMH.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Annual completion of yearly required CEUs.

Excellent customer service skills, including but not limited to: a friendly personality, tact, patience, empathy and a helpful, professional attitude both in person and on the telephone.

Ability to effectively communicate with staff, managers and the general public verbally and in writing.

Demonstrate effective listening skills.

Excellent organization and time management skills and ability to establish priorities effectively.

Possess exceptional problem solving skills.

Ability to work effectively without immediate supervision.

Ability to learn new computer software programs.

Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.

Demonstrate ethical and legal accountability for the position.