Registered Nurse- Cancer Center (FT- 0.9 FTE, Day Shift)

Registered Nurse - Cancer Center

The Registered Nurse collaborates with healthcare team members, plans and implements patient and family education, and is accountable for assessing patient needs and initiating appropriate interventions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN, ASN, AAS, AAN)
• Current Montana Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN, BAN)
• Oncology Certified Nurse
• Experience in outpatient clinics
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems

Essential Job Functions

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to patient health (Assessment)
• Analyze assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues (Diagnosis)
• Identify expected outcomes tailored to the patient's needs
• Develop and implement a plan that describes strategies to achieve expected outcomes (Plan of Care)
• Employ strategies to promote patient health and maintain a safe environment
• Enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
• Maintain knowledge and competency reflecting current nursing practices
• Evaluate personal nursing practice against professional standards and guidelines
• Contribute to the professional development of peers and colleagues
• Collaborate with patients, families, and others in nursing practice
• Integrate ethical provisions in all areas of practice
• Utilize research findings in practice
• Provide leadership within the professional nursing setting
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrate sound judgment and maintain a professional demeanor
• Exercise tact, discretion, sensitivity, and confidentiality
• Perform job functions successfully in a fast-paced environment
• Adapt to new computer applications and office equipment
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Effectively analyze, organize, and prioritize tasks while meeting deadlines
• Embody the core values of Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Improvement, and Teamwork

Schedule Requirements

This position requires regular attendance and may necessitate working beyond the typical 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts. Flexibility is essential to respond to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required
• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Sitting occasionally
• Climbing, twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling as necessary
• Reaching above shoulder level repeatedly
• Fine finger movements required continuously
• Visual acuity for data analysis and reading
• Strong cognitive skills for task completion and independent decision-making

Exposures

Workers may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, radiation, various chemicals and medications, infectious diseases, and emotionally challenging situations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals in this role. They are not to be construed as a contract or comprehensive list of all job duties.