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SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE

WE WANT THE BEST TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

To get the best, we are offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center - Central Oregon's largest private Cancer Care Clinic group, is looking for an exceptional RN to join Clinical Nursing team at their Eugene, OR location. An integral part of our overall mission of creating a patient-centered experience, the nurse will be the supportive member for a team of 2-3 Doctors and 1 APP to provide clinical support and triage patients. This individual will also heavily assist with various Gynecological Oncology treatments performed at the clinic.

Employment Type : Full time - 40 hr/week (1.0 FTE)

Benefits : M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)

Location : Eugene, OR

Responsibilities:

• Prioritize and assess the needs of the patients in clinic and over the phone and to utilize resources, knowledge of the cancer disease state, and clinical judgement to determine the best solution for the patient's current issue
• Collaborates with physicians via electronic communication, face to face, or the telephone to discuss patient care needs that cannot be independently and appropriately addressed using standing orders or practice protocols
• Assist with gynecological procedures following policy and protocols
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all encounters, consultations and treatment are recorded in the patient's record via Electronic Health Record system
• Triage patients calling into the practice by following written protocols that include verifying patient info and status, gathering pertinent information, use critical thinking to determine severity of compliant, document interaction, and refer to ED if needed.
• Will use clinical assessment skills and best judgement to determine if emergency care is needed immediately, the issues should be addressed at urgent care, or if the complaint can wait until the patient's next visit
• Utilize all resources and guidelines at his/her disposal to effectively assess, prioritize, advise, schedule appointments, or refer calls when necessary to the appropriate medical facility, personnel or specialized community service
• Work from a queue of non-emergent messages within 24 hours
• Communicate in a respectful and therapeutic manner, offering compassion and understanding at every interaction
• Serve as a clinical resource and appropriately delegate, coordinate care and collaborate with others as equal members of the inter-professional care team to integrate nursing knowledge, model professional behaviors as a representative of the nursing profession
• Serve as a key communication link between the patient, his/her/their family and the care team

CRITICAL SKILLS:

• Strong patient assessment/triage skills
• Exceptional skill at following complex protocols
• Strong communication skills with patients, families, care team and outside entities.
• Self-motivated and directed
• High functioning with working individually and within a team
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in an emergency situation
• Familiar with and ability to follow HIPPA regulations
• Demonstrated knowledge of oncology or applicable specialty therapies and medications, potential side effects and appropriate management / nursing interventions thereof
• Collaboration and coordinating with team members (providers, schedulers, etc.)
• Incorporates critical thinking into daily activities
• Demonstrates an ability to quickly prioritize and re-prioritize patient needs and tasks throughout the day
• Ability to navigate EMR and computer software systems and to navigate multiple computer programs, patient and hospital portals simultaneously
• Ability to present information in an organized framework-SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation)

Qualifications:

• Current unincumbered OR state RN license
• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education
• 3 years of nursing experience preferred; 1+ year of oncology and/or telephone triage experience strongly preferred
• Oncology or applicable specialty experience preferred.
• ONCC within 3 years of hire.
• Current CPR certification required.