Registered Nurse-Oncology PRN

apartment ScionHealth location_onLewiston, ID 83501, US

Description

Join St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho—where nationally recognized quality meets small-town heart. We’re proud to be recognized for excellence and patient safety, including an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s list of “Great Community Hospitals,” and U.S. News & World Report accolades for maternity care.
Here, you’ll find a teamwork-first culture, leaders who support you, and coworkers who genuinely have your back. New grads are welcome—we’re committed to training, mentoring, and helping you build confidence as you grow. And because we know great care starts with taking care of our people, we offer competitive benefits and a workplace you can feel good about.
If you’re looking for a place to do meaningful work, build a career, and feel proud serving your community—you belong at St. Joe’s

Job Summary

The Oncology Registered Nurse provides compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to oncology patients throughout the continuum of treatment. Responsibilities include chemotherapy administration, patient assessment and education, supportive care coordination, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to promote quality outcomes and patient-centered care.

Essential Functions

Provides direct nursing care for oncology patients, including chemotherapy, blood product administration, and electrolyte replacement
Performs initial and ongoing nursing assessments and triage for new and established patients
Educates patients and families about diagnosis, treatment regimens, side effects, and home care instructions
Provides emotional support, counseling, and appropriate referrals, including palliative and bereavement services when needed
Maintains accurate documentation in compliance with hospital, nursing, and oncology-specific standards
Follows safety, infection control, and environmental standards for administering cytotoxic agents
Participates in departmental quality improvement initiatives and contributes to policy development
May serve as preceptor and support orientation or training of staff and students
Assists with research-related activities or special projects as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Knowledge of oncology-specific treatments, side effects, and symptom management
Strong patient education and interpersonal communication skills
Competency in intravenous therapy and safe handling of chemotherapy agents
Ability to assess physical and emotional needs of oncology patients
Proficiency in EMR documentation and interdisciplinary communication

Qualifications

Education

Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) from an accredited school of nursing (Required)
Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or related field (Preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

Health Services\RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of practice Upon Hire (Required)
Health Services\BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or within Facility-Specified time frame (Required)
Health Services\OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification and or Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification Upon Hire or within Facility-Specified time frame (Preferred)

Experience

1+ years medical/surgical nursing experience (Required)
Prior Experience in oncology nursing (Preferred)

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