St. Luke's Health System

Lead Registered Nurse - Oncology, Cancer Institute

St. Luke's Health System$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Nursing Degree required
  • Three (3) + years' RN experience
  • Current RN licensure from the State of Practice
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred
  • Two (2) + years of Oncology experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead onboarding and precepting of new nurses
  • Coordinate continuing education opportunities for staff
  • Provide staffing coverage in chemo infusion, primary nursing, and triage as needed
  • Attend clinical practice meetings and tailor information to oncology practices
  • Participate in quality initiatives and assist as a co-SMART champion

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus eligible for new hires
  • Certification pay available (ex. OCN)
  • On-site massages and counseling services
  • Access to financial and physical wellness programs
  • Formal training and career development opportunities
Full Job Description
Description & Requirements

What You Can Expect:

We are seeking a Lead Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Cancer Institute team in Meridian. 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, Triage, 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)
  • Schedule: 4x9-hour shifts a week or rotate 5x8-hour shifts one week & 4x8-hour shifts the next
  • Variable days, M-F (no nights!)
  • Certification pay available (ex. OCN)
  • Sign-on bonus 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, Triage, and Chemo Infusion practices, develop standard workflows and documentation practices
    • Quality (~10%): participate and assist in quality initiatives and be a co-SMART champion


Qualifications:
  • 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.

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

About St. Luke's Health System

St. Luke's Health System is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides medical services to patients in Idaho and eastern Oregon. The organization was founded in 1902 and has since grown to become one of the largest healthcare providers in the region. St. Luke's Health System operates several hospitals, clinics, and medical centers, and offers a wide range of services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care, and is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves.
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