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Position Summary:

The Oncology Nurse is a Registered Nurse (RN) specialized in providing care to patients diagnosed with hematologic or oncologic malignancies. The Oncology RN acts the primary point of contact and advocate for cancer patients throughout the care continuum.

The Bozeman Health Cancer Center serves patients throughout the greater southwest Montana area. We see patients at various stages of their cancer journey, including new diagnosis, complications or symptom management due to therapy, curative and palliative therapy, and facilitating end of life care. Our department is fast-paced and provides ample opportunity for learning and growth, and requires our team members to be equipped with critical thinking and a problem-solving mindset.

Our patients are often seen very frequently throughout their care with us, which allows our team to have the unique opportunity to build connections with our patients and their support systems. Many of our nurses and team members find this the most rewarding part of their job. As a team, we work closely with providers across a variety of specialties, both locally and at outside institutions to provide access to quality healthcare.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required

+ Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)

+ American Heart Association BLS

+ One (1) year of direct patient care experience

Preferred

+ Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)

+ Hematology/Oncology-specific experience

+ Three (3) years of direct patient care experience

Essential Job Functions:

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

+ Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients, including physical status, emotional well-being, medical history, and symptoms.

+ Monitors and manages treatment-related side effects such as nausea, fatigue, pain, and hematological changes, adjusting care plans as needed.

+ Develops and participates in educating patients, their families, or significant others about the patient’s cancer diagnosis, treatment options, potential side effects, and supportive therapy plans.

+ Collaborates with other health team members to collect and share pertinent data regarding patient’s physiological and psychological condition.

+ Offers compassionate care and emotional support to patients and their families during a challenging time, addresses concerns and anxieties related to their cancer diagnosis.

+ Maintains accurate and detailed patient records, including treatment details, vital signs, side effects, and patient progress.

+ Initiates referrals upon initial assessment and throughout care based on patient-specific needs.

+ Assists with survivorship care planning as needed.

+ May function as a preceptor– acts as a resource for onboarding new employees.

+ Performs other duties as assigned based on department needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times

+ Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality

+ Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment

+ Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health

+ Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

+ Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines

Schedule Requirements

+ This role requires regular and sustained attendance.

+ The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.

+ On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Exerting force and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.Sit (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.Stand (Repeatedly): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.Walk (Repeatedly): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly): Twisting, bending, and stooping require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.Push/Pull (Repeatedly): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.Exposures (Continuously): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases are caused by contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses. Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions. *Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

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