Samaritan Health Services

Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology

Samaritan Health Services • $75K — $90K *
Corvallis, OR 97330In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Current unencumbered Oregon RN license required.
  • Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
  • ACLS required within 90 days of hire for GSR Oncology Tele 3S.
  • Oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize the nursing process to provide direct and indirect patient care.
  • Deliver safe, age-appropriate care to oncology patients.
  • Monitor and assess patients requiring stable cardiac telemetry.
  • Work collaboratively with the care team to ensure high standards of professional care.
  • Adapt care strategies based on the diverse needs of patients.

Benefits

  • Specialty certification in Oncology is strongly encouraged and supported.
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development in oncology nursing.
Full Job Description
  • JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
    • The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for utilizing the nursing process to provide safe, age-appropriate, direct and indirect patient care, while practicing within the scope of practice of the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
  • DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
    • The Oncology unit specializes in the care of acutely ill adults and of those who require Cancer treatment and care. Oncology patients are given the highest standards of professional care by registered nurses and nurse assistants. Specialty certification in Oncology is strongly encouraged and supported. Telemetry monitoring is available for the patients requiring stable cardiac monitoring.
  • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
    • Current unencumbered Oregon RN license required.
    • Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
    • GSR Oncology Tele 3S:
      • ACLS required within 90 days of hire.
      • Oncology experience preferred.
  • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
    • Social Perceptiveness: Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
    • Adaptability/Flexibility: Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
    • Time Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
    • Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    • Rarely
      (1 - 10% of the time)
      Occasionally
      (11 - 33% of the time)
      Frequently
      (34 - 66% of the time)
      Continually
      (67 - 100% of the time)
      CLIMB - STAIRS
      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
      LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 - 40 Lbs
      SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
      KNEEL (on knees)
      SIT
      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
      LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
      LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
      CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
      CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
      SQUAT Repetitive
      ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
      REACH - Upward
      PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
      PULL (20-40 pounds force)
      STAND
      WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
      CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
      BEND FORWARD at waist
      ROTATE TRUNK Standing
      REACH - Forward
      MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
      FINGER DEXTERITY
      PINCH Fingers
      GRASP Hand/Fist
      PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
      PULL (0-20 pounds force)
      None specified

About Samaritan Health Services

Samaritan Health Services is a not-for-profit network of hospitals, clinics and health services caring for more than 250,000 residents in the mid-Willamette Valley and central Oregon Coast. It is based in Corvallis, Oregon and has facilities in Albany, Lebanon, Newport, Lincoln City and Waldport. The health system includes five hospitals, more than 80 primary care and specialty clinics, senior living communities, and home health and hospice services. Samaritan Health Services is affiliated with the Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and is a partner in the OHSU Partners network. The health system is also a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
Learn more about Samaritan Health Services
Size
5,500 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1970
* Ladders Estimates

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