Registered Nurse - Radiation Oncology Float

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:

• The Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) role is a Float position
• Floats between St. Luke’s Cancer Institute Treasure Valley sites (Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and Fruitland)
• Full-time (0.9 FTE): day shift – no nights, weekends, or St. Luke’s observed holidays
• Schedule: 4 days a week x 9-hour shifts
• Sign-on bonus eligible for new hires!
• Certification pay available (ex. OCN)
• Radiation Oncology Triage:

+ Utilizes strong critical thinking and assessment skills to triage calls and evaluate patients of all ages undergoing treatment

+ Promotes 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

• Radiation Oncology Primary Nursing:

+ Offers medical guidance and education while providing excellent care as an interprofessional team

+ Works closely with providers, navigators, pharmacists, patient financial advocates, and other disciplines

+ Evaluates patients and support the physician with patient care

• Assists in monitoring and caring for CT simulation and radiation procedure patients
• When covering the Boise clinic site, initiates IV's and monitors contrast patients

Qualifications:

• Education: Nursing Degree
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of RN experience required; oncology experience strongly preferred, or a minimum of 3 years of RN experience in lieu of oncology background
• 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: Radiation Oncology/Oncology experience, OCN certification and/or strong assessment skills