Nurse Oncology

Company: CHI Franciscan St. Michael Medical Center
Location: Silverdale
Posted on: October 12, 2021

Job Description:

Overview

Current Incentives for qualifying external Nurses with a 2 year commitment

• Up to a $20,000 Sign on Bonus   (prorated by FTE- min 0.6 FTE required); Lump sum payment within 30 days of start)
• Up to $25,000 in Education Loan Forgiveness for qualifying loans
• Up to a $20,000 RN Residency Completion Bonus for qualifying RN Residents
• Relocation Assistance for experienced RNs

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.  

As a part of our organization, we currently offer the following additional benefits:

• Competitive starting wages (DOE) and training to grow within the company
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible health spending accounts (FSA)
• Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Care@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft
• Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Program

Our patient population typically consist of  medical patients, hematology patients (GI Bleeds), oncology patients, Patients receiving chemotherapy, patients with pain management issues (sickle cell, hospice patients); and, occasionally surgical patients.

JOB SUMMARY: 

This job is responsible for providing a wide variety of professional nursing services which focus on the provision of quality patient care consistent with Franciscan Health System (FHS) standards/values, applicable regulatory requirements and scope of practice for the nursing profession.  Work also includes developing, implementing and assessing the patient plan of care during time of stay in collaboration with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and the patient/family.  An incumbent is engaged in direct patient care, including assessing, planning, coordinating, evaluating and delegating work to members of the patient care team, and for providing education and consultation with patients, families, physicians and other staff members in implementing appropriate nursing interventions for optimal patient care. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Administers chemotherapy and biotherapies.

Applies knowledge of current cancer treatment modalities to patient care.

Performs as a relief Charge Nurse when assigned.  Tasks include, but are not limited to:  floor report; patient placement based on acuity, staffing and diagnosis; problem solving with manager and/or peers.

Job Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, BSN degree is preferred.

Minimum 6 months previous RN experience required.

Minimum two years in an oncology acute care setting or related work experience like Med/Surg, Progressive Care or Intensive Care preferred 

One year in chemotherapy administration, preferred.

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State Board of Nursing.

Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.

Specialty certification, as appropriate to the assigned work unit, is strongly preferred.

Keywords: CHI Franciscan St. Michael Medical Center, Seattle , Nurse Oncology, Other , Silverdale, Washington