RN - Oncology/IV Therapy

Citizens Health is a community-based, private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of those we serve. Our facilities include Citizens Medical Center (a 25-bed critical access hospital), Family Center for Health Care (an outpatient rural health clinic), Prairie Senior (a skilled nursing facility), Citizens Clubhouse (onsite childcare for children 6 weeks to school age), Citizens Medical Equipment (durable medical equipment business), and Palace Drug (an outpatient pharmacy). We strive to be progressive, dependable, and knowledgeable while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to residents of northwest Kansas.

About the role

We are seeking a full-time registered nurse to join our oncology and IV therapy department at Citizens Medical Center. This position reports to the Oncology and IV Therapy Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients.
• Administer cancer treatments.
• Explain treatments and answer patient questions.
• Manage side effects of cancer treatments and assist with pain management.
• Monitor patient vitals.
• Coordinate patient care with other providers.
• Support the emotional well-being of patients.
• Provide resource information for family members.
• Maintain strict HIPAA, HPI, and confidentiality standards.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure by the Kansas Board of Nursing.
• Successful completion of Citizens Medical Center’s nursing orientation program specific to the unit prior to responsibility for patient care.
• General hospital orientation completed.
• ACLS and BLS certifications.
• Chemotherapy certification or willingness to obtain within six months.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with personnel in other departments.
• Ability to provide direction in application of nursing process, quality improvement standards, organizational and departmental goals and objectives, and the State Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills needed to function in a team setting.
• Self-starter who takes initiative, is open-minded, and a team player.
• Maintains a positive attitude with good energy.
• Creates a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
• Displays integrity and accountability.
• Accepts and responds to constructive criticism and suggestions, striving for self-improvement.
• Adheres to organization policies and procedures.
• Arrives at work on time and when scheduled.
• Demonstrates flexibility, initiative, and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
• Demonstrates professional conduct and maintains a professional appearance.
• Reflects the image of the institution through behavior.

Working Conditions

• Work in an air-conditioned environment with temperatures of 65–72°F and humidity of 45–55%. When assisting with pediatric cases, temperatures may reach 85–90°F.
• Must wear hospital-provided scrub attire while on duty.
• Potential for cuts, bruises, muscle strain, and exposure to bloodborne pathogens or other diseases.
• Potential exposure to anesthetic waste gases, harsh disinfectants, sterilizing agents, high steam pressure, and radiologic environments.

Physical Demands

• Requires standing, walking, bending, crouching/stooping, and carrying when caring for patients.
• Requires sitting with repetitive motion of the hand and wrist at a desk.
• Normal vision, with or without correction, adequate for reading and computer use.
• Must be able to work closely with physicians, patients, family, and other hospital personnel.
• Works under stressful conditions and pressure due to demands of procedures and patient safety.

Schedule

7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, 3 days per week with alternating weekends.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pre-tax and Roth contribution options.
• Automatic 6% salary deferral upon employment.
• Regular and matching contributions after one year and 1,000 hours worked.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance (full-time coverage: two times annual income; part-time coverage: one times annual income).
• Shift, weekend, and holiday differential pay.
• Certification pay.
• Paid time off.
• Student loan reimbursement.
• On-site childcare services.
• Funeral leave.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Dependent, medical, and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts.
• The Standard Group Insurance.
• Discounted membership rate for MASA.