Registered Nurse – Cancer Center

Job Description

The Registered Nurse works in a collaborative and cooperative relationship with other members of the healthcare team. This role includes planning and implementing patient and family education while assessing the needs of patients and initiating appropriate interventions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Required:
  • Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN, ASN, AAS, AAN)
  • Current Montana Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Preferred:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN, BAN)
  • Oncology Certified Nurse
  • Outpatient clinic experience
  • Knowledge of electronic health record operating systems

Essential Job Functions

• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation (Assessment)
• Analyzes assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues (Diagnosis)
• Identifies expected outcomes for individualized patient care plans
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes (Plan of Care)
• Implements the identified plan of care
• Employs strategies to promote health and ensure a safe environment
• Enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
• Maintains knowledge and competence in current nursing practices
• Evaluates nursing practice in relation to professional standards and guidelines
• Contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues
• Collaborates with patients, families, and others in nursing practice
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice
• Incorporates research findings into practice
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrate sound judgment, patience, and professionalism at all times
• Exercise tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintain confidentiality
• Perform job functions successfully in a fast-paced environment
• Learn current and new computer applications and office equipment
• Exhibit strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyze, organize, and prioritize work to meet multiple deadlines
• Demonstrate commitment to service, integrity, respect, improvement, and teamwork

Schedule Requirements

This position requires regular and sustained attendance. Employees may work beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts. Flexibility to address organizational and patient needs is essential.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects or people.
• Sit (Occasionally): Capable of maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods.
• Stand (Repeatedly): Ability to maintain standing posture for extended periods.
• Walk (Repeatedly): Frequent moving around within the work area.
• Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps as necessary.
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly): Necessary flexibility and range of motion.
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Strength required to lift objects above shoulder level.
• Push/Pull (Repeatedly): Use of upper extremities to exert force.
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Ability to perform tasks requiring dexterity.
• Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity for data analysis and reading.
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Ability to learn, remember processes, and make decisions independently.
• Exposures (Continuously): Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, radiation, chemicals, infectious diseases, and emotionally challenging situations