RN Clinic-Hematology Oncology Clinic-Methodist New

• Area of Interest: Nursing
• Sign On Bonus: $10,000
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Hem Onc Clinic- Meth
• Shift: M-F Days
• Job ID: 171182
  
  

Overview

Now Hiring RNs – Join Our Growing Hematology/Oncology Team!

Des Moines, IA | New Clinic Opening September 2

$10K Sign on bonus for external hires

UnityPoint Health – John Stoddard Cancer Center is expanding! We’re proud to announce the opening of a new medical oncology and hematology clinic, along with expanded chemotherapy infusion services, all located at our flagship center at 1221 Pleasant St., Des Moines.

This exciting growth includes the addition of three medical oncologists and two nurse practitioners, and we’re looking for compassionate, skilled Registered Nurses to join our team and help deliver exceptional, specialized cancer care to Central Iowa.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven team focused on whole-person care
• Work in a centralized, state-of-the-art facility
• Help shape the future of oncology services in our region
• Make a meaningful impact on patients and families every day
  
  

“This expansion is a natural and necessary progression for Stoddard Cancer Center, allowing us to continue providing the full continuum of care in one convenient, centralized location.”

— Jon Rozenfeld, UnityPoint Health Des Moines Market President

If you’re ready to bring your heart to healing and grow your career in oncology nursing, we’d love to meet you.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
• With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  
  
  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Answers questions and provides teaching as appropriate to scope and licensure or as directed by provider to patients and family members regarding health maintenance and medical illnesses
• Documents appropriate information in the patient’s electronic chart. Complete patient forms and requests medical records/correspondence to be scanned into the electronic health record.
• Schedule referrals for patients with specialist or outpatient as requested by the provider. Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing.
• Assesses needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.
• Assist provider with patient examination, procedures and emergencies.
• Provide and document advice for home care of illness/condition conducting follow up phone calls regarding patient’s health and progress as directed by provider.
• Perform diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures
• Prepare and assist provider with patient examination, specimen collection, minor procedures and treatment of the patients, including administration of medication under direct supervision of the provider as appropriate to scope and licensure
• Demonstrate knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately
• Thoroughly understand testing (lab and procedures) values and relationship to patient status with accountability to take next steps as directed, and as appropriate to scope and licensure.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
• Understand inpatient and outpatient specialty procedures.
• Responsible for compliance with precertification requirements.
• Utilizes protocols to triage and address patient concerns and symptoms. Appropriately seeks direction from provider regarding illness related calls.
• Maintain inventory for clinical supplies.
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate of accredited nursing program.

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

Experience:

Previous Oncology Experience Required.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Commitment to obtain OCN or seek oncology-specific continuing education within 2 years.

Maintain current licensure in to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.

Must maintain BLS

Oncology certification (OCN) preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

Multicultural sensitivity.

Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.