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Relief - Day Shift
Radiation Oncology - Bend, Oregon
ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: RN - Radiation Oncology
REPORTS TO POSITION: Clinical Nurse Manager of Cancer Services
DEPARTMENT: Cancer Center
DATE LAST REVIEWED: April 2022
OUR VISION: Creating America's healthiest community, together
OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value
OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Cancer Center at St. Charles Health System provides comprehensive and holistic care to the patients of the surrounding communities. Services include chemotherapy, medical oncology, infusion services, radiation therapy, integrative medicine, nutrition, social work, survivorship, and other supportive care treatments. All Cancer Center caregivers support the patients in the various stages of their treatments.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The RN Radiation Oncology provides quality patient and family centered care as a member of the health care team in accordance with St. Charles Health System mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. Applies standards for professional nursing practice and focuses clinical care to enhance the experience for patients, families, and all others. As a nurse, this position will oversee the work of other caregivers, providing specific care to assigned patient(s) throughout the shift, as required under the scope of the RN licensure.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques and applies this knowledge in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures and within laws and regulations governing nursing practice in the State of Oregon.
Assesses the patient's condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment: sets outcomes; implements appropriate nursing actions and collaborates with other disciplines to meet the patient's/family's physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs; and evaluates patient's progress.
Calculates dosages and administers medications accurately in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures for medication administration.
Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory agencies.
Demonstrates awareness of and supports St. Charles departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development of self and others.
Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.
Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solution(s) within scope of practice, as appropriate.
Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.
Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient, and caregiver.
Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focused attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.
Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in patient's care, asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active listening, communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.
Performs stand by callback as assigned. Varies by department.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.
EDUCATION:
Required: As required by licensure.
Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
Required: Current Oregon RN license. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
Preferred: N/A
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in acute care or ambulatory care nursing with experience in disease management, care coordination, patient education, and triage skills.
Preferred: Two (2) years of clinical oncology nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:
General:
Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health System.
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
Strong teamwork and collaborative skills.
Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Basic to intermediate ability and experience with computer applications, specifically electronic medical records system, and MS Office.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers.
Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level.
Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs.
Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle.
Exposure to Elemental Factors
Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution.
Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface.
Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category
Risk for Exposure to BBP
Schedule Weekly Hours:
0
Caregiver Type:
Relief
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Is Exempt Position?
No
Job Family:
REGISTERED NURSE ACUTE CARE
Scheduled Days of the Week:
Variable
Shift Start & End Time:
Varied