Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant | Medical Oncology Clinic

Position Highlights

• RN may be eligible for up to a $20,000 sign on bonus
• LPN may be eligible for a $6000 Sign on Bonus
• Impactful Work: Be a vital part of an oncology care team, supporting patients and families through every step of treatment
• work-life balance: enjoy a 4-day workweek with a variable day off each week
• Monday-Friday 7:30am-5pm
• no nights, weekends or holidays

About the Role

If you are passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients on their cancer journey, the Avera Cancer Institute is looking for a dedicated Medical Oncology Nurse to join our collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Providing hands-on patient care, including assessments, vitals, and education
• Coordinating clinic activities to ensure seamless care
• Support scheduling and order entry
• Triage patient and caregiver phone calls, utilizing protocols and critical thinking to provide timely support
• Performs general nursing care to patients
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards
• Coordinates the patient care activities for the clinic
• Prepares equipment and assists provider during procedures, treatments, examinations, and testing of patients
• Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to provider
• Oversees appointment scheduling and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations
• Maintains timely flow of patients
• Greets patients and prepares them for physical examination
• Screens patients for appropriate information including obtaining the health history, taking vitals, and conducting a nursing assessment
• Documents obtained information in patient chart
• Instructs patient in collection of samples and tests
• Responds to patient phone calls in a timely manner with appropriate input from the physician
• Educates patients and families about diagnostic process, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness
• Suggests solutions to patient care crisis problems and complaints
• Maintains exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials
• Ensures cleanliness
• Prepares list of medical supplies needed
• Assures appropriate labeling of pathology specimens according to lab protocol as needed
• Performs quality control and maintains records on all lab testing

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing - An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Board of Nursing - An active license in the state of practice if required upon hire
• The individual must be able to work the hours specified
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds

Pay

• LPN: $22.50-$31.50
• RN: $27.74-$41.25
• MA: $20-$28

Benefits

• Student Loan Repayment: This Registered Nurse (RN) position may be eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster
• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship