Registered Nurse - Boulder, Colorado - Med Surg
Company: The US Oncology Network
Location: Boulder
Posted on: November 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse - Boulder, ColoradoOverviewRocky-- Mountain
Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider
of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for an experienced
Registerd Nurse in Boulder.----We realize that it sounds clich--
but it is true - taking care of cancer patients is a calling. It's
much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us
to Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (RMCC), but those stories usually
share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment.--No matter
the role each RMCC team member serves in, the goal is the same: to
provide the best care possible for each and every one of our
patients. Whether we are a nurse holding our patient's hand, or a
scheduler on the phone finding an appointment that fits into a
patient's schedule, we are deeply connected to our patients and do
what we can to help.--Salary Range: $34.00-$42.00Pay is based on
several factors including but not limited to education, work
experience, certification, etc.-- As of the date of this posting,
in addition to your salary, RMCC offers the following benefits for
this position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental,
and vision plans; wellness program; health savings account;
flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance,
short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance,
Employee Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition
reimbursement, and employee paid critical illness and accident
insurance Responsibilities -Administers chemotherapy, hydration and
other medications under the direction and supervision of a
physician.-Maintains knowledge of drug reimbursement procedures.
Completes all chemotherapy charge forms.-Assures pre-authorization
and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration
of therapies.-Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump
use and maintenance, cleaning pumps after use, and proper
documentation of pump usage.-Facilitates dose modification by
assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment
plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage
modifications, including problems and symptom management.-Performs
venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines
catheter devices.-Administers all medications using correct
medication product, dosage/amount, route, time and
technique.-Displays appropriate technical skills for the
administration of chemotherapy and medications to include, but not
limited to, venipuncture, central line access and infusion devices,
programs portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery, and
provides instruction to the patient and/or caregiver in the use of
the pump at home.-Documents nursing assessments, patient teaching
and fluid and medication administration in the patient
chart.-Communicates all pertinent information and any interventions
to the physician.-Triages patient phone calls as needed and
documents relevant information in the patient's chart.-Assesses
patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional
material.--Working Conditions: Environment (Office, warehouse,
etc.) - The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.-- There is a possible exposure to communicable
diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical
preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology
clinic environment.----PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical
demands of this job typically require full range of body motion
including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in
operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment.
Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the
use hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry.
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal
range. Requires legible handwriting.-- Qualifications Graduate from
an accredited program for professional nursing education. Minimum
of two years nursing experience.--All qualified candidates are
required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test
(which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to
hire.--Candidates will be required to show proof of being
vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable
accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for
exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable
law.
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