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

Registered Nurse - Cancer Center

The Registered Nurse works collaboratively with the healthcare team, planning and implementing patient and family education. This position is responsible 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
• Outpatient clinic experience
• Knowledge of electronic health record operating systems

Essential Job Functions

In addition to the essential functions listed below, employees must maintain timely completion of all required education, trainings, and certifications:

• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation (Assessment).
• Analyzes assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues (Diagnosis).
• Identifies expected outcomes for an individualized care plan.
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes (Plan of Care).
• Implements the identified plan of care.
• Employs strategies to promote health and ensure a safe environment.
• Enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practices.
• Evaluates nursing practices in relation to professional standards, statutes, and regulations.
• Contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and others in nursing practice.
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.
• Incorporates research findings into practice.
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrate sound judgment, patience, and professionalism.
• Exercise tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintain confidentiality.
• Perform essential job functions successfully in a fast-paced environment.
• Learn current and new computer applications and office equipment.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Analyze, organize, and prioritize work to meet multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrate the core values of Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Improvement, and Teamwork.

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Ability to exert force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
• Sitting (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods while adjusting body position as needed.
• Standing (Repeatedly): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods while adjusting body position as needed.
• Walking (Repeatedly): Moving around the work area with good balance and coordination.
• Climbing (Rarely): Ascending or descending stairs or ramps as required.
• Twisting/Bending/Stooping/Kneeling (Repeatedly): Flexibility and range of motion in the spine and joints.
• Reaching Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects above the shoulder.
• Push/Pull (Repeatedly): Using the upper body to exert force against objects.
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Engaging in activities such as typing and handling small objects.
• Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity for data preparation, analysis, and reading materials.
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learning new tasks and maintaining focus to complete tasks independently.