Registered Nurse - Outpatient Clinical Oncology

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we! We foster an environment that embraces our employees' unique strengths, experiences and perspectives which drive our exceptional patient-centered care. We strive to build a positive, supportive, and inclusive culture to deliver exceptional patient experiences and create a strong work environment.

Our St. Luke’s Cancer Institute (SLCI) clinics are dynamic, full-service outpatient hematology/oncology treatment centers offering chemo/bio/and radiation therapies. Patients and their families have trusted St.

Luke’s Cancer Institute for more than 50 years for advanced and compassionate care. Today we are a network of five cancer centers dedicated to state-of-the-art treatment close to home; patient-centered care and support; cutting-edge research; and community prevention, education, and early detection initiatives. St.

Luke’s holds a Commission on Cancer (CoC) cancer program accreditation - this is a quality program of the American College of Surgeons which demonstrates a cancer program’s commitment to providing high-quality, multidisciplinary, patient-centered cancer care.

What You Can Expect:

• Full-time (0.9 FTE): day shift – no nights or weekends!
• Schedule: 4 days a week x 9-hour shifts
• SLCI Boise
• Magnet designated
• Sign-on bonus eligible for new hires!
• Certification pay (ex. OCN)
• Float between primary nursing and triage areas
• Primary Nurse:

+ Evaluate patients and assist the providers with patient care, chemotherapy management, symptom management, and care coordination

+ Collaborate and work closely with an interdisciplinary team of providers, navigators, pharmacists, patient financial advocates, and other disciplines in order to provide excellent patient care

+ Provide education and emotional support to patients and families regarding cancer treatments and management

+ Assist with patient assessments, including vital signs and lab results, to develop and implement care plans

• Triage:

+ Use critical thinking and assessment skills taking triage calls to evaluate patients of all ages receiving treatment

+ Promote a positive patient experience with compassion and kindness while integrating technical skills, scientific knowledge, and a caring attitude both in the clinic and through the triage process to aid those living with cancer and their families

Qualifications:

• Education: Nursing Degree
• Experience: One (1) + years’ RN experience
• Licenses/Certifications: Current RN licensure from the State of Practice and Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Health & Safety Institute
• Preferred: Oncology experience, OCN certification and/or strong assessment skills