RN - Outpatient Oncology & Infusion

Peace. Health is seeking an experienced oncology RN for a full-time position in the Infusion Center and Outpatient Oncology at St. John Medical Center in Longview, WA. In this .9FTE, Day shift, position you'll work 8-hour shifts, 72 hours every two weeks. This position will support both the Infusion Center and Medical Oncology Clinic.

Peace. Health is a non-profit mission driven healthcare system in the Pacific Northwest. In Longview, Peacehealth operates St. John Medical Center a 177-bed acute care medical center, as well as a multi-specialty provider group and Lower Columbia Cancer Center. Just 45 minutes North of Portland, Oregon, the Longview-Kelso area offers the best of both worlds, a peaceful lifestyle and natural beauty of a family-orientated community of 60,000, with close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, Mountains, and the urban amenities of both Portland and Seattle.

__________________________________________________________________________________ We offer you: A wage range of $53.98 – $80.10. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to RN work experience and terms of the WSNA collective bargaining agreement A comprehensive benefits package Additional compensation for BSN/MSN Additional compensation for Specialty Nursing Certification Excellent tuition reimbursement and CE _____________________________________________________________________________ This role provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards.

Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.

Essential Functions

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs. Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards. Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence. Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.

Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Accredited School of Nursing Required Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Experience Required: minimum 1-year experience in acute care oncology nursing Credentials Required: WA State Registered Nurse Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support Certification Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider (CBP) through ONS required within 6 months Skills Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs (Required) Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment (Required) Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures (Required) Basic computer skills (Required) Working Conditions Lifting Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs.

without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH). Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures. Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts). Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.

Ability to move around area with frequent sitting. Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently. Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently. Environmental Conditions Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles. Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted). Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting Peace. Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual.

We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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