RN Clinic - Hematology Oncology Clinic - Methodist

UnityPoint Health Des Moines

Shift: Full-Time Days, Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week

Benefits Eligible

Successfully functions as a Registered Nurse as defined in Iowa Nursing Regulations and Practice Act.  Provides nursing care for patients and families and maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at Iowa Health Des Moines within the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers.   Successful performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services, quality patient/family care, and a high level of satisfaction from patients and families.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   
• With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. 

• Answers questions and provides teaching as appropriate to scope and licensure or as directed by provider to patients and family members regarding health maintenance and medical illnesses
• Documents appropriate information in the patient’s electronic chart. Complete patient forms and requests medical records/correspondence to be scanned into the electronic health record.
• Schedule referrals for patients with specialist or outpatient as requested by the provider. Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing.
• Assesses needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.
• Assist provider with patient examination, procedures and emergencies.
• Provide and document advice for home care of illness/condition conducting follow up phone calls regarding patient’s health and progress as directed by provider.
• Perform diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures
• Prepare and assist provider with patient examination, specimen collection, minor procedures and treatment of the patients, including administration of medication under direct supervision of the provider as appropriate to scope and licensure
• Demonstrate knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately
• Thoroughly understand testing (lab and procedures) values and relationship to patient status with accountability to take next steps as directed, and as appropriate to scope and licensure.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
• Understand inpatient and outpatient specialty procedures.
• Responsible for compliance with precertification requirements.
• Utilizes protocols to triage and address patient concerns and symptoms. Appropriately seeks direction from provider regarding illness related calls.
• Maintain inventory for clinical supplies.

Education:

Graduate of accredited nursing program.

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

Experience:

One year of oncology experience preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Commitment to obtain OCN or seek oncology-specific continuing education within 2 years.

Maintain current licensure in to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa. 

Must maintain BLS

Oncology certification (OCN) preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

Multicultural sensitivity.

Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.