Head Nurse - Oncology jobs in Pocatello, ID

Overview

Join our team as a PRN Oncology Clinic Registered Nurse in Pocatello, ID.

Fulfilling your purpose begins here:

People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people:

• Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more

Your team is bigger than your department:

• Portneuf Medical Center is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region’s Level II Trauma and tertiary care center and home to the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group and Portneuf Air Rescue.
• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.

Responsibilities

This position is accountable for the provision of safe, efficient, and therapeutically effective care on the patient care unit to which assigned. Utilizing the nursing process, care is delivered in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, legal, and regulatory standards.  Provides nursing care to patients receiving oncology therapy and assists the doctor in triaging patients and special procedures. Stays current with medical oncology standards of care.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Must hold or obtain current licensure as a Registered Nurse with the Idaho State Board of Nursing.

• Must have completed ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Biotherapy Administration course.   The ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate must be obtained within six months.

• Must hold or obtain current BLS.

• Must have knowledge of oncology therapy and understand the principles of the use of chemotherapy in the treatment of cancer.

• Must have an understanding of sequel related to treatment to include issues of toxicity and systemic reactions.

• Remain current with center-wide occupational education programs.

• Must attend and participate in departmental and Center-wide meeting and committees as they relate to Medical Oncology.

• Comprehension of medical oncology standards of care and documentation.

• Must be able to take verbal instruction and practically apply it without direct supervision.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) status preferred.