Clinic Registered Nurse (RN): Oncology

Employment Type

• Full time
• Shift:
• Day
• Shift
• Description: At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers. With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

• MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center Des Moines Hematology Oncology At MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center Des Moines Hematology Oncology, we are proud to offer comprehensive and compassionate care for individuals facing blood disorders and cancer. Our expert team provides a full spectrum of services including medical oncology and hematology consultations, follow-up care for established patients, and personalized chemotherapy education. We work in close collaboration with our on-site infusion center to ensure seamless delivery of chemotherapy and other necessary infusions. Every patient receives a tailored treatment plan designed to optimize outcomes and minimize side effects, guided by nationally recognized standards and the latest advancements in cancer care. Services include
• Medical Oncology
• Hematology Oncology MercyOne is committed to delivering advanced care close to home, empowering patients with access to board-certified specialists, cutting-edge therapies and supportive services that address the whole person. From nutritional counseling to help manage treatment side effects, to spiritual care and survivorship support, our clinic is part of a larger network dedicated to healing and hope. Whether you're newly diagnosed or continuing your journey, MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center Des Moines Hematology Oncology offers the trusted expertise and compassionate care you deserve—right in your community. Want to learn more about MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center Des Moines Hematology Oncology: MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center Hematology Oncology Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Clinic RN for our MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center Des Moines Hematology Oncology As a Clinic RN at MercyOne, you will provide patient care in outpatient settings and are responsible for delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. They coordinate care provided by other clinical staff, support patient and family education, and ensure communication across healthcare teams. They are accountable for clinical standards and may operate with minimal supervision Schedule: Full time 40 hours a week M-F 8a-4:30p No Weekends no Holidays General Requirements: Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. Plans, assesses, intervenes, and provides direct patient care using critical thinking and nursing processes (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation). Performs comprehensive patient assessments (physical, psychosocial, nutritional, functional, safety, spiritual, cultural, educational). Makes nursing decisions based on patient status and care needs. Administers medications and treatments safely via multiple routes (oral, IM, SC, ID, IV, inhalation, topical, ocular, optic, sublingual, nasal) and documents accordingly. Performs nursing care, lab and diagnostic tests, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and limited radiology procedures following policies and universal precautions. Assists providers with patient care, phone/mail/fax communications, scheduling, consents, admissions, referrals, and outpatient procedures. Communicates and collaborates with physicians, staff, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding care plans and patient needs. Educates patients, families, and clinical staff on treatments, medications, test preparation, discharge, and health maintenance; documents education and evaluates understanding. Participates in staff meetings, committees, quality improvement, risk management, and performance improvement projects. Maintains documentation accuracy and completeness in EMR: assessments, vitals, symptoms, treatments, medications, education, charges, lab results, histories, and consults. Maintains and monitors supplies, equipment, medication stock, and office machines; follows maintenance and quality control protocols; reports malfunctions. Recognizes and responds appropriately to urgent/emergency patient needs and initiates emergency procedures. Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.