RN - ONCOLOGY

RN - ONCOLOGY Join our Outpatient Nursing Services (OPNS) team at Moab Regional Hospital! Rural nursing at its finest! You are passionate about consistent care and learning new things every day. Due to the rural location of MRH, this position works closely with a small group of patients and understands the value of cultivating nourishing relationships. The right candidate will be excited to perform a wide range of general nursing duties and specialize in infusion therapy and chemotherapy. This position is a non-exempt, full-time, benefitted position. Anticipated schedule: Day shifts Starting pay range: $31 39.68/hour, DOE.A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for permanent, full-time hire, with a 2-year service agreement. Responsibilities:

• Provides direct nursing care in accordance within established scope and standards of practice, and with the policies, procedures and protocols, values, and mission of the healthcare organization.
• Conducts and documents thorough assessments of patients' health status before, during, and after chemotherapy infusion sessions. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Safely administers simple to complex infusion therapy for chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy treatments.
• Monitors and document vital signs, symptoms, and overall response to treatment.
• Monitors for and manages side effects, both acute and chronic, and documents appropriately.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including discharge needs, initiating referrals for physical, financial, spiritual, and psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Validates and documents patient and family understanding of teaching
• Implements and monitors patient care plans.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives
• May precept student nurses and new hires.
• Maintains professional growth and development through ongoing formal and informal education and clinical nursing study.
• Will float between oncology/infusion and wound care departments

Minimum requirements:

• Current, unencumbered Utah or compact state RN license
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications, or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire
• Current ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration Certificate, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Knowledge of infection control principles, patient safety techniques, and prevention of adverse reactions to medications/treatments
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to maintain same in situations with rapidly changing circumstances
• Self-motivated and able to work successfully both independently and as part of a team
• Great customer service and communication skills, including oral, written, and listening skills
• Able to receive and manage sensitive information professionally and maintain confidentiality at all times
• Able to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally; emotionally mature
• Reliable and timely with work schedule
• Flexibility and willingness to accept other duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Why Should You Join the Team at Moab Regional Hospital? We have an amazing team here at Moab Regional Hospital, with a skilled group of healthcare providers and physicians from a wide range of specialties who are committed to the greater Moab community. Caring for our People: Every healthcare professional that works here at MRH in both a clinical and non-clinical setting cares about our patients because these are our friends, neighbors, and our family. Employee Satisfaction: Moab Regional Hospital strives to balance care for the community with care for its employees and offers a supportive work environment, competitive total compensation packages, and the flexibility to enjoy what makes this desert region one of the most unique and special places to live.

We offer:

• Wide range of benefits, including:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Mental health coverage for entire family
  • Retirement 403b
  • Paid time off
• Collaborative and supportive workplace
• Professional growth opportunities including continuing education, trainings, and more!

Spectacular Location: Welcome to Moab, Utah, where Arches and Canyonlands National Parks are just a part of the breathtaking red rock landscapes that surround this charming town. Nestled at the base of the LaSal Mountains and along the banks of the Colorado River, small-town friendliness coupled with unparalleled natural beauty make this a great place to call home. Thanks to its perfect climate, Moab offers year round recreation opportunities, and is renowned for mountain biking, rock climbing, jeeping, hiking and river activities. There are an array of restaurants, microbreweries, art galleries and special events that create a vibrant community to live in.