Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology
St. Luke's Health System
Twin Falls, ID
3x12 hrs

Overview

Overview

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we! We foster an environment that embraces our employees' unique strengths, experiences and perspectives which drive our exceptional patient-centered care. We strive to build a positive, supportive, and inclusive culture to deliver exceptional patient experiences and create a strong work environment.

Our St. Luke’s Cancer Institute (SLCI) clinics are dynamic, full-service outpatient hematology/oncology treatment centers offering chemo/bio/and radiation therapies. Patients and their families have trusted St. Luke’s Cancer Institute for more than 50 years for advanced, compassionate care for cancer blood disorders. Today we are a network of five cancer centers dedicated to state-of-the-art treatment close to home; patient-centered care and support; cutting-edge research; and community prevention, education, and early detection initiatives. St. Luke’s holds a Commission on Cancer (CoC) cancer program accreditation - this is a quality program of the American College of Surgeons which demonstrates a cancer program’s commitment to providing high-quality, multidisciplinary, patient-centered cancer care.

What you can expect from this role

We are seeking a Lead Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Cancer Institute team in Twin Falls location. This RN Lead position is designed to play a pivotal role in supporting the successful integration and development of new clinical staff in Medical Oncology and Chemo Infusion. The primary focus of this role will be on leading and coordinating onboarding and orientation processes, ensuring that new nursing staff receive a comprehensive and supportive introduction to their roles, workflows, and the organizational culture. 

Beyond onboarding, the RN Lead will serve as a clinical expert, mentor and educational resource – identifying learning needs, facilitating training, and fostering professional growth. This position helps create a consistent, high-quality experience for new team members while promoting a culture of continuous learning and nursing excellence.

• Full-time: 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period)
• Variable days, M-F (no nights!)
• Certification pay available (ex. OCN)
• Sign-on bonus is eligible for new hires!
• Some travel required
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Education (~40%-45%): lead onboarding and precepting of new nurses, coordinate continuing education opportunities, and develop staff competencies
  • Patient Care (~25%): provide staffing coverage in chemo infusion, primary nursing and triage as needed
  • Clinical Practice and Operations (~15%-20%): attend clinical practice meetings and tailor information to Medical Oncology and Chemo Infusion practices, develop standard workflows and documentation practices
  • Quality (~10%): participate and assist in quality initiatives and be a co-SMART champion

Minimum qualifications for this role

• Education: Nursing Degree
• Experience: Three (3) + years’ RN experience
• Licenses/Certifications:
• Current RN licensure from the State of Practice
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross
• Preferred: Two (2) + years of Oncology experience

What’s in it for you

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.