RN - Pediatric Oncology, Chemo Infusion & Triage

St. Luke's Health System

  • Boise, ID
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Overview:Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we! We foster an environment that embraces our employees' unique strengths, experiences and perspectives which drive our exceptional patient-centered care. We strive to build a positive, supportive, and inclusive culture to deliver exceptional patient experiences and create a strong work environment.We're looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our St. Luke’s Children’s Cancer Institute (SLCCI) Pediatric Clinical Oncology team in Boise! St. Luke's Children's Hospital and St. Luke's Cancer Institute are partners in Idaho's only pediatric cancer program and only accredited hemophilia center!Our St. Luke’s Cancer Institute (SLCI) clinics are dynamic, full-service outpatient hematology/oncology treatment centers offering chemo/bio/and radiation therapies. Patients and their families have trusted St. Luke’s Cancer Institute for more than 50 years for advanced, compassionate care for cancer blood disorders. Today we are a network of five cancer centers dedicated to state-of-the-art treatment close to home; patient-centered care and support; cutting-edge research; and community prevention, education, and early detection initiatives. St. Luke’s holds a Commission on Cancer (CoC) cancer program accreditation - this is a quality program of the American College of Surgeons which demonstrates a cancer program’s commitment to providing high-quality, multidisciplinary, patient-centered cancer care.What you can expect from this role
  • A dual-role position, splitting time between Chemo Infusion and Triage
  • Full-time: 0.9 FTE = 72 hours per pay period
  • Schedule: 800-1630 (ex. week one: 5 days x 8-hour shifts & week two: 4 days x 8-hour shifts)
  • No nights, weekends, or St. Luke’s observed holidays
  • Chemo Infusion: provide hands on nursing care for Idaho’s Pediatric Oncology population by administering high-risk medications such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy in the chemotherapy infusion center
  • Infusions include chemotherapy/biotherapy, blood products, electrolytes, fluids, etc.
  • Our Boise SLCCI chemotherapy infusion center (CIC) location has 13 chemo chairs/beds
  • Triage: utilize strong critical thinking and assessment skills to triage calls and evaluate pediatric patients undergoing treatment
  • Promote a positive patient experience with compassion and kindness while integrating technical skills, scientific knowledge, and a caring attitude both in the clinic and through the triage process to aid those living with cancer and their families
Minimum qualifications for this role
  • Required Education: Nursing Degree
  • Required Experience: One (1) + years’ pediatric RN experience
  • Required Licenses/Certifications: Current RN licensure from the State of Practice AND Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross
  • Preferred: Two (2) + years of pediatric oncology RN experience, APHON chemotherapy/biotherapy provider course, and/or CPHON certification
What’s in it for you:At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Virgin Pulse Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.

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