Nurse Outpatient Oncology Infusion

Company: ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Overview: CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U. S. , from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. As a leader of Pacific Northwest Healthcare, CHI Franciscan Health utilizes advanced medical technologies and therapies. CHI Franciscan possesses a robust Oncology Service line that recently received accreditation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. In 2015 we received a special commendation for our nursing education program and support of certification in oncology nursing. We are one of the largest, most comprehensive providers of expert cancer care in the Puget Sound.
Our Oncology Department has four infusion clinics that are staffed wholly by RN's. Our care team is made up of skilled surgeons, medical and radiation oncologist, nurse navigators and other oncology experts. We are most proud of our compassionate and exceptional quality care.
What We Have To Offer To You:
* Professional specialty team with over 50% of our nurses possess Oncology Certification.
* Highly collegial team
* Faith-based culture with commitment to our Core Values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence where we value positive team players
* Opportunity to work in an organization based upon quality and patient-centered care
* 8 hour shifts
* Financial support for specialty certifications
* Tuition assistance for advanced degrees
* Opportunities for career growth within the growing and highly successful CHI Franciscan Health system
* Competitive wages, incentives and a generous employee benefits program
Responsibilities Job Summary:
You will provide care to oncology/hematology/various infusion patients. Implementing and assessing the patient plan of care in collaboration with physicians, interdisciplinary teams and the patient and family.
Qualifications Job Requirements:
* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred
* One year of related work experience is preferred
* Current Washington State Licensure as a Registered Nurse is required
* Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
* Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification preferred.
* Certification in Oncology nursing preferred.
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