RN - Gynecologic Oncology

Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the team at their main clinical location in Eugene, OR. This clinical RN plays a vital role in supporting patient care within the outpatient oncology setting.

Responsibilities

• Addresses patient calls, portal messages, and emails in a timely manner.
• Asks appropriate open-ended questions as well as utilizes computerized algorithms/pathways to assist in the assessment of patient's symptoms and side effect management; documents interventions.
• Manages a wide range of symptoms.
• Assesses urgency of patient symptoms/side effects and addresses them appropriately.
• Aggressively manages symptoms to prevent unnecessary emergency department and hospital utilization.
• If emergency care is needed, collaborates with physicians via electronic communication, face-to-face, or telephone to discuss patient care needs that cannot be independently and appropriately addressed using standard orders or practice protocols.
• Assesses surgical sites for healing, infection, or other concerns and documents findings accurately.
• Provides clear post-op education, discharge instructions, and follow-up coordination.
• Collaborates with providers if the patient can be seen in an outpatient clinic setting for their symptoms.
• Documents all conversations with patients to maintain a comprehensive medical record.
• Provides clear instructions and education to patients via telephone and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education; BSN preferred.
• RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
• 3-5 years of nursing experience preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must maintain continuing education requirements.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• 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.
• Regular exposure to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

Pay

The general pay scale for this position is $42.00–$69.46 per hour. The actual hiring rate depends on factors including prior work experience, education, job responsibilities, location, work performance, and internal equity.

Schedule

1.0 FTE (40 hours per week).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.