Overview
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive
provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for a full time (32
hours) Registered Nurse in ourDenver Midtown clinic.
We realize that it sounds cliche but it is true - taking care of cancer
patients is a calling. It's much more than a job. Each of us has a unique
story that brought us to Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (RMCC), but those
stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment.
No matter the role each RMCC team member serves in, the goal is the same:
to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients.
Whether we are a nurse holding our patient's hand, or a scheduler on the
phone finding an appointment that fits into a patient's schedule, we are
deeply connected to our patients and do what we can to help.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to have you join our team.
Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients
adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty
regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, and
developmental and age specific differences in the patient population including
late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. Collaborates
with the interdisciplinary team to provide for assessment and therapeutic
management of patient/family needs. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology
Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Salary Range: $36.00-45.00
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work
experience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in
addition to your salary, RMCC offer the following benefits for this
position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and
vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible
spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance,
short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee
Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and
employee paid critical illness and accident insurance.
Nurses with OCN certification are eligible for OCN Incentive Pay after 90 days
of employment or upon obtainment of certification.
Responsibilities
Administers chemotherapy, hydration and other medications under the
direction and supervision of a physician.
Maintains knowledge of drug reimbursement procedures. Completes all
chemotherapy charge forms.
Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to
administration of therapies.
Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance,
cleaning pumps after use, and proper documentation of pump usage.
Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs,
consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting
physician regarding dosage modifications, including problems and symptom
manage
Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines
catheter devices.
Administers all medications using correct medication product,
dosage/amount, route, time and technique.
Displays appropriate technical skills for the administration of chemotherapy
and medications to include, but not limited to, venipuncture, central
line access and infusion devices, programs portable infusion pumps for
continuous drug delivery, and provides instruction to the patient and/or
caregiver in the use of the pump at home.
Documents nursing assessments, patient teaching and fluid and medication
administration in the patient chart.
Communicates all pertinent information and any interventions to the physician.
Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in
the patient's chart.
Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional
material
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited program for professional nurs ng education
Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN
preferred.
RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in
practicing state.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Must maintain continuing education requirements.
Minimum two years nursing experience required, oncology experience preferred.
Working Conditions:
Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) -
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. There is a possible exposure
to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical
preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic
environment.
Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.) -
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body
motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger
dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for
extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up
to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and
non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment
and prior to hire.