RN - Oncology

Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: February 21, 2025

Job Description:

Overview: Presbyterian is seeking an RN to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients in an Outpatient Clinic . Common responsibilities include preparing the patient for the visit, maintaining efficient patient flow, assisting the provider with treatments and procedures, medication administration, support for clerical functions to include scheduling, referrals, authorization and in-basket support with the EMR. Type of Opportunity: Part Time (0.5 FTE/20 hours per week)
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system Qualifications:
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License required.
  • Associate degree in nursing
  • BLS Certification required at time of hire.
  • 2 years medical surgical or ICU nursing experience preferred
  • Experience in Oncology or Infusion centers preferred. Responsibilities:
    • Provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken and patient responses.
    • May cover other areas of clinic based on need, triage, Mini Infusion, Main infusion
    • May cover for our Kaseman location or Rust location either by direct patient care or indirect via telephone triage.
    • Coordinates patient care through collaboration with the patient/family and healthcare team.
    • Provides supportive care and education to patients and their families, to include referrals and bereavement counseling.
    • Initiates, utilizes and documents appropriate protocols and standards of care.
    • Administers chemotherapy medication and other oncology treatments as prescribed by physician, or standard protocols and documents according to policy.
    • Identifies and meets patient and family learning and discharge needs on admission and throughout episode of care.
    • Evaluates patient progression toward outcomes per unit standards and documents through EOSS etc.
    • Performs competently in emergency situations.
    • Perform other duties as required Benefits: We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
      Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. Presbyterian is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone is valued and empowered for success. We believe that our environment should reflect the diversity of our community.
      About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. Maximum Offer for this position is up to: USD $51.00/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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