Specialty Clinic Oncology Nurse* in Norfolk, Nebraska at Cherry County Hospital

Job title: Specialty Clinic Oncology Nurse

Reports to: Specialty Clinic Manager

Status: Full-Time

Benefit Eligible: Yes

Position Summary

The Oncology Nurse provides direct nursing care for hematology/oncology patients, including appropriate supportive care and administration of chemotherapy, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements, and other oncology treatments as prescribed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Assessing patients
• Administering cancer treatments
• Explaining the treatments and answering questions for patients
• Managing the side effects of cancer treatments and helping manage pain
• Monitoring vitals of patients
• Supporting the emotional wellbeing of patients
• Providing information on resources for family members
• Performing assessment, access, and maintenance of venous access devices
• Performing phlebotomy procedures including starting peripheral IVs and drawing blood from midline catheters, peripherally inserted central catheters, and ports
• Ensures the confidentiality of patients’ medical, personal, and financial records is maintained
• Complying with Cherry County Hospital personnel policies
• Performing other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations
• Skilled in providing a safe space for patients undergoing cancer treatments
• Strong communication skills to explain treatments to patients and share information with Physicians
• Collaborate well with other care providers
• Strong understanding of cancer treatments and research to support patients
• Knowledgeable of HIPAA regulations

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements
• Moderate physical activity, requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds
• Standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment

We would also like to highlight our Comprehensive Benefit Package, which includes:

• Health Insurance: Co-pay or HSA plan options with 100% coverage for the Employee
• Dental Coverage: 100% coverage for the Employee
• Vision Coverage: 100% coverage for the Employee
• $50,000 Group Life Insurance with AD&D
• Long-Term Disability Coverage: 100% coverage for the Employee
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Supplemental Insurances: Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident
• Retirement Plan: 457 plan with Pre-Tax and Roth options

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Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska

Obtain (prior to May 1st, 2024) and maintain oncology certification

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred

Experience in oncology preferred