RN Gynecologic Oncology

RN Gynecologic Oncology

Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the team at their main clinical location. This clinical RN plays a vital role in supporting patient care within the outpatient oncology setting. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs in person, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans, administering treatments, and providing education and support to patients and their families.

The RN will document all aspects of care in the electronic medical record and ensure timely coordination of services. The ideal candidate will be skilled in identifying patients with complex or high‑risk conditions and facilitating appropriate interventions within the clinic.

The general pay scale for this position at WVCI is $32.42 – $53.06. The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, etc.

Employment Type:

1.0 FTE (40 hr/week)

M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)

Location:

Country Club

• Addresses patient calls, portal messages and emails in a timely manner.
• Asks appropriate open‑ended questions and utilizes computerized algorithms/pathways to assist the assessment of patient symptoms and side‑effect management, documenting interventions and managing a wide range of symptoms.
• Assesses urgency of patient symptoms/side effects and addresses them appropriately.
• Aggressively manages symptoms to prevent unnecessary emergency department and hospital utilization.
• If emergency care is needed, collaborates with physicians via electronic communication, face‑to‑face, or telephone to discuss patient care needs that cannot be independently and appropriately addressed using standard orders or practice protocols.
• Collaborates with providers if the patient can be seen in an outpatient clinic setting for their symptoms.
• Documents all conversations with patients to maintain a comprehensive medical record and provides clear instructions and education to the patients via telephone and other duties as assigned.

• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.
• RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practice.
• 3–5 years nursing experience preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Must maintain continuing education requirements.

The 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 and the ability to read and note appropriate measurements.

Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.