Registered Nurse- Cancer Center (FT- 1.0 FTE, Day Shift)

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cancer Center

Job Description

The Registered Nurse works collaboratively with other healthcare team members, plans and implements patient and family education, and 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

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health (Assessment).
• Analyze assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues (Diagnosis).
• Identify expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient.
• Develop a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected outcomes (Plan of Care).
• Implement the identified plan of care.
• Promote health and maintain a safe environment.
• Enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Maintain knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
• Evaluate personal nursing practice in relation to professional standards.
• 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.
• Integrate research findings into practice.
• Provide leadership in the professional practice environment.
• Complete additional 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.
• Possess strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Embrace the values of Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Improvement, and Teamwork.

Schedule Requirements

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

Physical Requirements

• Lifting: Exerting force to lift, carry, push, or pull objects or people up to 50 pounds.
• Sitting: Maintains a sitting posture for extended periods.
• Standing: Maintains a standing posture for extended periods.
• Walking: Regularly moves around within the work area.
• Climbing: Rarely ascends or descends using feet and legs.
• Reaching: Repeatedly lifts, carries, or pushes objects above shoulder level.
• Fine Finger Movements: Continuously engages in picking, pinching, typing, or similar tasks.
• Vision: Requires close visual acuity to analyze data and read various materials.
• Cognitive Skills: Capable of learning new tasks, maintaining focus, and making timely decisions.
• Exposures: May come into contact with bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, medications, and infectious diseases.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position and are not an exhaustive list of all duties performed.