Oncology Registered Nurse
Evansville, Indiana
Saint Vincent Evansville

Job Opportunity: RN Oncology (LTA)

Location: Evansville, Indiana
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Oncology
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)

Job Description

• Patient assessment and intervention
• Medication administration
• Following physician orders and observing patients
• Documentation in Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Implementing and monitoring plan of care
• Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Required Credentials & Compliance

Licenses & Certifications

• Nursys Verification: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start. Complete FACIS Questionnaire if any disciplinary actions.
• License/Certificate Verification: Current license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to start. FACIS Questionnaire required if disciplinary actions exist.
• BLS (AHA): Required before onboarding.
• Driver's License/State ID: Must be current, match address on file, and show front/back.

Exams & Testing (Must be completed prior to start and maintained as required)

• Ascension Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80%, max 2 attempts)
• Ascension Medical Surgical Exam (minimum 80%, max 2 attempts)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80%, max 2 attempts)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80%, max 2 attempts; updated version required)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical specialty; completed within 1 year and updated annually)

Health & Immunizations

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted.
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider; no declinations accepted.
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted.
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement.
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred before start, can be done onsite.
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA: 1st PPD within 1 year, 2nd within 30 days of start or negative IGRA within 90 days. TB questionnaire updated annually.
• Positive PPD: Negative chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire required.
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start and updated annually; retesting required if break in service > 90 days.

Professional Requirements

• Resume/Profile: Required for submission.
• Two Professional References: Required prior to first assignment.
• Criminal Background Check: Includes SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check; updated annually or if break in service > 90 days.
• EPLS Check: Within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service > 90 days.
• Education Verification: Relevant to clinical work; completed within 90 days of start and rerun if break in service > 90 days. Official transcripts required if verification fails.
• Employment Verification: Past 7 years; updated annually or if break in service > 90 days.
• Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation: Completion of pre-hire 6-hour training with attestation upload.
• Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding: Completed onsite.
• Badge Photo: Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations.
• Confirmation of Assignment: Provided upon initial assignment and updates with extensions.

Optional / Additional Information

• Ascension Exit Survey (optional post-assignment)
• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (optional onboarding)
• Hiring Manager Evaluation (optional post-assignment)
• Legal Name Change Documentation (optional)

This assignment is a 13-week long-term opportunity requiring comprehensive credentialing, immunizations, and compliance with Ascension Health’s onboarding and testing protocols.