Registered Nurse RN Oncology Palliative Care

Primary location: Loveland, Colorado – Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center at the Loveland Campus of Banner North Colorado Medical Center. The campus offers inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical services, outpatient rehabilitation, a cardiac catheterization lab, cardiac rehabilitation, interventional radiology, robotic surgery, orthopedic and robotic knee replacement, ENT, pediatric surgery, urology, plastic surgery, oncologic surgery, gynecology, urogynecology, podiatry, mammography, and specialty care clinics.

About the role

This position provides patient care coordination, education, and long-term pain management within the Oncology Palliative Care team. You will work alongside physicians and clinical staff to deliver evidence-based, multidisciplinary, and compassionate cancer care. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting nursing care in accordance with organizational policies and professional nursing standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge planning needs.
• Review patient history, physical exams, diagnostics, and laboratory data; report abnormal results to physicians and caregivers.
• Complete assessments and reassessments according to policy and patient need.
• Formulate and revise a plan of care based on assessment data, patient/family input, and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
• Implement the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation, and supervision of the health care team.
• Provide care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Delegate appropriately and supervise licensed and unlicensed personnel in patient care activities.
• Promote continuity of care through accurate and complete communication with other caregivers.
• Evaluate patient and family responses to care and teaching; revise the plan of care as needed.
• Document all aspects of care (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in the patient record legibly, timely, and in accordance with policy.
• Provide care based on the best available evidence and participate in research activities within clinical practice.
• Participate in unit or facility shared leadership, education, role development, and orientation of staff, patients, students, families, and visitors.
• Contribute to the improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes, including participation in professional organizations.
• Interact with staff across departments, physicians, patients, families, external health care providers, and clergy to support patient care.
• Synthesize and prioritize data from multiple sources to support patient and family responses to health status changes.

Requirements

• Current, valid RN license in the state of practice (temporary/interim or compact licensure accepted).
• BLS certification required.
• Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice.
• Experience in the clinical area is desired; acute care positions require at least one year of experience in an acute care hospital setting within the past 12 months.
• Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area of practice.
• For Home Health settings: valid driver’s license, active auto insurance, and ability to operate a personal vehicle.
• For Behavioral Health settings serving children: Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required at hire and maintained throughout employment; Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
• For Banner Home Care AZ: Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required at hire and maintained throughout employment.
• For Banner Staffing (BSS) Behavioral Health roles in Arizona: State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card required at hire and maintained throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Professional certification in a relevant specialty.
• Additional related education and/or experience.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Pay

Estimated pay range: $33.11 – $55.18 per hour. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, and a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity.