Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology
Good Samaritan Medical Center
Lafayette, CO

Registered Nurse Medical Oncology

Job Description: The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members. Scope Full-Time Night Shift Unit Information Med/Surg/Oncology MS 2 unit is a 32-bed unit that supports care for a variety of different patients ranging from acute medical, pre & post-general, and urology surgical, to inpatient chemotherapy, and palliative or end-of-life care. MS 2 does provide the opportunity for professional growth by supporting inpatient chemotherapy provider certification through the Oncology Nursing Society and Med/Surg Nursing Certification through ANCC. MS 2 unit incorporates all of Intermountain Health's values we are better together, we are leaders in clinical excellence, we serve with empathy, we believe in what we do, we are health partners, and we do the right thing for our patients. We are a Magnet-designated facility by the ANCC and proudly serve the community in which we are located. Meet The Team! As a Registered Nurse you know that every day is different, which is why you need to know how to: * Assess, recognize, and address patients' psychological and physical needs- Foster quality of care with the best interests of patients and their families in mind Communicate compassionately and effectively- Assist in developing individualized treatment plans * Comply with evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines- Oversee care delivered by LPNs and/or CNAs- Participate in clinical team conferences * Follow hospital, regulatory, and professional guidelines, policies, and procedures Minimum Qualifications ASN from an accredited program; BSN within 4 years * Current Colorado RN license- Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association- One year of nursing experience in a comparable setting, preferred Physical Requirements: * Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. * Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. * Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. * Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. * Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc) * May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time Anticipated job posting close date: 05/08/2024 Location: Good Samaritan Hospital Work City: Lafayette Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $37.17 - $56.06 We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.