Discover Your Impact as an RN in Oncology Care!

The RN Oncology Services conducts the initial patient assessment, assists in the development of treatment plan, delivers care and documents any variances in patient's condition. S/he provides nursing case management functions and generates referrals for testing or to other physicians as directed. The RN assists and/or performs procedures that are within the scope of nursing practice and works as part of a multidisciplinary team and provides input to the continuity of care. S/he will be in direct contact with adult and geriatric patients and must possess the skills to care for their physical and developmental needs.

RNs hired on or after 7/1/2016: Must graduate from a BSN program within 6 years of hire into an RN position.

Existing Staff RNs: RNs hired before 7/1/2016 are not mandated to have a BSN, but are encouraged to pursue a BSN degree.


Certification & Licensures


Active, unrestricted, Arizona RN License or valid, participating compact license - Required

BLS (American Heart Association) - Required upon date of hire
Medical Oncology: ACLS - Required

The following ONS certifications/education pertinent to clinical field of employment by December 31st of the year following date of hire:
Medical Oncology = OCN, AOCN or AOCNS – Preferred OR
Earn 12 cancer-related continuing education nursing contact hours per calendar year - Required

Breast Oncology = CBCN – Preferred OR
Earn 12 cancer-related continuing education nursing contact hours per calendar year - Required

Radiation Oncology = ONS/ONCC Radiation Therapy Certificate – Preferred OR
Earn 12 cancer-related continuing education nursing contact hours per calendar year - Required

Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.


Experience


Minimum 1 year experience in the field of oncology- Required

Minimum 3 years of acute care nursing experience- Preferred

Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.