RN Cancer Center
UnityPoint Health
Summary
UnityPoint-St. Luke's, June E. Nylen Cancer Center. Hours: Monday-Friday Days (Full-Time). Under limited supervision of the Manager Nurse and medical direction from the physician, provides professional patient care by assisting the physician with the assessment, examination and treatment of patients following established standards and practices.
Job description
Overview
UnityPoint-St. Luke's, June E. Nylen Cancer Center. Hours: Monday-Friday Days (Full-Time). Under limited supervision of the Manager Nurse and medical direction from the physician, provides professional patient care by assisting the physician with the assessment, examination and treatment of patients following established standards and practices.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates competence in the skills (critical thinking, interpersonal, and technical) necessary to carry out assigned duties.
- Recognizes and responds to patients' physical, mental, emotional and developmental needs that need to be evaluated in relation to the patient populations served appropriately.
- Assesses comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation, completes needed assessments and collaborates with physicians & providers.
- Encourages feedback from the patient, families/significant others, peers, and other disciplines regarding perception of care provided to patients and utilizes feedback to improve patient care practices.
- Acts as resource person in the subspecialty of medical oncology.
- Answers incoming telephone calls and answers patient questions.
- Confirms scheduled appointments.
- Projects positive, flexible attitude and communications in order to meet patient's needs.
- Maintains positive communications with fellow staff, radiation oncologists, referring medical oncology providers and nurses.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nurses required. Experience: Clinical experience preferred. License(s)/Certification(s): Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa for Registered Nurse required. Must possess and maintain current BLS certification.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nurses
- Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa for Registered Nurse
- Must possess and maintain current BLS certification
- Clinical experience preferred
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Recognition Program
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- Daily Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
Company overview
UnityPoint Health is a leading integrated non-profit health system serving communities across Iowa, western Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. As the nation's 13th largest nonprofit health system and fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, UnityPoint Health operates a comprehensive network of 18 regional hospitals, 17 community network hospitals, and over 400 clinics and healthcare facilities. The organization provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, surgical procedures, maternity care, cancer treatment, heart care, and home health services. Each year, UnityPoint Health serves nearly 8 million patient visits, performs approximately 100,000 surgeries, and delivers more than 20,000 babies. With more than 29,000 team members, the health system is recognized for its coordinated care approach, shared electronic medical record system, and commitment to making healthcare easier and more personal for patients. UnityPoint Health has been consistently recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for four consecutive years, reflecting its strong organizational culture and commitment to team member development.