PeaceHealth is seeking an RN Oncology - Infusion Center for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position in beautiful Ketchikan, Alaska. Located in the famed Northwest Passage, Ketchikan is a culture-rich maritime community surrounded by spectacular views, a perfect community for the outdoor enthusiast. This role provides professional nursing care to patients in the ambulatory setting in compliance with standards of professional nursing and oncology specialty practice. Coordinates and manages care across the continuum for current and at-risk needs related to effects of cancer and its treatment. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families, and all members of the care delivery team. For a full job description, contact Melissa Gumbert, Recruiter at mgumbert@peacehealth.org.

Compensation: $37.85 – $59.59 DOE + Excellent Benefits

Hours: 8:00-16:30

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs. This includes evaluating patients’ condition, triaging patient phone calls, counseling patients, providing patient education, taking patient histories, administering prescribed medications, wound/skin care, and other nursing procedures.
2. Coordinates scheduling of complex care, oversees timely flow of patients, and accurately reports complete information for payment authorization and billing.
3. Applies specialized knowledge of chemotherapy, radiation and other cancer therapies. May require mixing/administering of antineoplastic medications and initiation/management of peripheral and central venous access devices.
4. Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and response to treatment to physicians. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of drug reactions or other oncologic emergencies.
5. Communicates with friends and family of patients receiving treatment regarding chemotherapy medications, side effects, and schedule treatment calendar.
6. Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
7. Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
8. Participates in the development of and maintains established policies, procedures, and objectives; quality improvement; safety; environmental and infection prevention programs.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

PeaceHealth 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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EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN preferred.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Three years of professional nursing experience.
• Oncology experience strong preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state in which nurse will be practicing.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.
• Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certification through Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) required or must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Oncology (OCN) certification preferred.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office applications and use of electronic medical record.
• Effective prioritization skills and sound nursing judgment.

REGIONAL SPECIFIC NOTES:

Ketchikan Medical Center

• Nurse may be required to float between Obstetrics and Regional Infusion Center units as requested/required and maintain competencies for both units.

About PeaceHealth

PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Washington, is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a medical group practice with more than 1,200 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest.

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