About this opportunity
Lake Region Healthcare lists this Medical Oncology Infusion RN - Cancer Center (74658) opportunity in fergus falls, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Details
Job Location: Lake Region Healthcare Corporation - FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537.
Position Type: Casual (Less than 32 hrs every 2 weeks).
Salary Range:
$35.10 - $54.55 Hourly.
Job Category: Oncology.
Responsibilities
The Infusion Center/Medical Oncology nurse is an integral member of the healthcare team and collaborates with internal and external staff to coordinate services, ensure quality care, and provide continuity of care. The Oncology nurse is responsible for interdependently and independently assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care delivered to oncology patients.
The Oncology nurse will be responsible for administration of chemotherapy, implementing new methods of symptom treatment, answering patient phone calls, and monitoring patient progress.
During the treatment course and follow‑up period, the Oncology Nurse will assess and provide appropriate nursing interventions for actual or potential problems that patients and families may experience related to disease process and treatment.
The position involves direct patient care and encompasses patient and family teaching, symptom management, counseling, management of patient records, data entry and retrieval into and from the All Scripts EMR, participation in research and investigational drug administration, and having a clear understanding of chemotherapy side effects with combined radiation treatment, when applicable.
The Oncology Nurse is an advocate for the patient and family. Effective communication skills are essential; must be able to supervise patient care, secure cooperation from others, problem‑solve, and exercise sound, safe initiative and judgement.
Qualifications
Graduate of a Registered Nursing program with current licensure in Minnesota.
Minimum of one year current Oncology (Infusion Center/Medical Oncology) nursing experience strongly preferred.
Must obtain chemotherapy/biotherapy certification within the first eighteen months of working in the infusion center.
OCN certification preferred and encouraged.
Current Healthcare Provider level CPR certification upon hire or must be obtained within 6 months.
Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process required.
Must be able to attend the work site per schedule.
Hours / Shifts
Casual (less than 32 hours biweekly) with day shifts Monday-Friday.
Compensation
Hourly Wage Range: $35.10-$54.55/hour. BSN adds $1.00/hour. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.
Benefit Offerings
Lake Region Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefit program including medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For eligible new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month following a 30-day waiting period.
EEOC
Lake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Worksite address
fergus falls, MN, 56537, US
Who can apply
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