About This Role
This Oncology Registered Nurse provides specialized, comprehensive care to patients receiving cancer treatment in a rural hospital setting. The role supports patients and families throughout the entire cancer care continuum, from initial diagnosis through survivorship or palliative care.
Responsibilities
- Monitor physical, emotional, and psychosocial status through interviews, exams, and observations
- Deliver chemotherapy, radiation, and other cancer therapies safely and accurately
- Help patients manage side effects like nausea, fatigue, and pain
- Explain treatment plans, answer questions, and advocate for patient needs
- Collaborate with oncologists, pharmacists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals
- Maintain accurate records of patient care, treatment responses, and progress
- Provide emotional support to patients and families, often during difficult times
- Assess and document physical, psychological, and social dimensions of patients at clinic
- Prepare for and assist with office procedures
- Document and report on adverse effects of medications
- Properly document immunizations and medications
- Make referrals to other providers and facilities as directed by the provider
- Triage and return phone calls effectively and in a timely manner
- Report test results for patients with instructions from providers in a timely manner
- Be flexible and able to multi-task; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems
- Adhere to all confidentiality policies, including compliance with HIPAA and Mahaska Health training requirements
- Maintain a cooperative working relationship with employees, visitors, medical staff, and patients, keeping in mind the person’s unique needs within their age category (refer to Mahaska Health’s Age Specific Standards of Care Policy)
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance
- Perform other duties as assigned to support patient care, departmental operations, and organizational goals
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa (or) a graduate from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse able to work in the state of Iowa
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) credential is required within 3 years of hire
- Ability to handle emotionally challenging situations
- Current in BLS (Basic Life Support) by the standards of the American Heart Association
- Proof of having completed Mandatory Reporter course at the time of hire or attend within 6 months of the start date
