What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN-Oncology Clinic position at UnityPoint Health?
COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination Requirement: It is required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 and Influenza. Exemption requests based on medical or religious reasons may be submitted, but must be approved for active employment.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
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- Demonstrates competence in the skills (critical thinking, interpersonal, and technical) necessary to carry out assigned duties.
- Recognizes and responds to patients' physical, mental, emotional and developmental needs that need to be evaluated in relation to the patient populations served appropriately.
- Assesses comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation, completes needed assessments and collaborates with physicians & providers
- Encourages feedback from the patient, families/significant others, peers, and other disciplines regarding perception of care provided to patients and utilizes feedback to improve patient care practices.
- Acts as resource person in the subspecialty of medical oncology.
Minimum Requirements
Preferred or Specialized
Education:
Graduate of accredited nursing program.
BSN degree.
Experience:
Oncology acute care experience preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Illinois.
Must possess and maintain current CPR Certification as outlined per policy.
Oncology Certification preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Possesses appropriate knowledge of age specific criteria for dealing with adult and geriatric populations.
Knowledge of ionizing radiation effects for care of patients with cancer.
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
