Surgical RN Gynecologic Oncology

Overview

Surgical RN Gynecologic Oncology

Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center is seeking a compassionate, skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team at our main clinical location, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional care to patients and families navigating their cancer journey. As a Clinical RN in our outpatient oncology clinic, you will partner closely with providers to navigate patients through their cancer journey from diagnosis through treatment and into survivorship. You will work closely with the care team providing comprehensive support tailored to each patient’s needs.

The general pay scale for this position at WVCI is $42.00-$69.49. The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, and internal equity, etc.

Employment Type: 1.0 FTE (40 hr/week) (4x10 hour shift option available)

Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)

Location: Eugene, OR (onsite)

Responsibilities

Patient Education and Navigation

• Provide education regarding diagnosis, treatment options, chemotherapy, surgical care, symptom management, and available resources.
• Guide patients through the continuum of cancer care, including treatment planning and coordination.
• Deliver pre-operative and post-operative education and support.
• Provide psychosocial and emotional support to patients and families.
• Connect patients and families with community and supportive care resources.
• Other duties as assigned

Clinical Coordination and Care Management

• Apply clinical judgment and best practice standards to assess symptoms, surgical concerns, treatment side effects, and escalation of care needs.
• Plan, coordinate, implement, evaluate, and promote continuity of patient care.
• Facilitate communication among patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Prepare for and lead patient care huddles.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and thorough clinical documentation.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to Medical Assistants and other support staff.
• Provide nursing coverage for breast clinic as needed.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, continuing education, and oncology nursing trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Procedures

• Port access and port draws
• Paracentesis
• Assist providers with gynecologic examinations and procedures
• Wound care assessment and management
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN), unencumbered nursing license, BSN preferred
• Oncology nursing experience preferred
• Minimum 5 years nursing experience preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills and attention to detail

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination and the ability to read and

note appropriate measurements. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.