Details
Posted: 25-Jan-23
Location: Nampa, Idaho
Salary: Open
Categories:
General Nursing
Overview
St. Luke's Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our highly collegial and patient-focused Supportive Oncology, Palliative Care/Behavioral Health team.
**SIGN-ON BONUS AND RELOCATION ELIGIBLE FOR NEW HIRES!**
Unit/Position Summary
The Supportive Oncology RN will support 2 Advanced Practice Providers at St Luke's Cancer Institute in Nampa and Fruitland in their day-to-day management of oncology patients with high symptom burden, behavioral health concerns, and/or end of life transitional needs. This RN will be embedded in a team comprised of 1 Primary RN, 1 Oncology Psych NP, and 1 Oncology Palliative & Supportive Care NP who will be primarily responsible for patients seen in our Nampa and Fruitland Cancer Institute Clinics. This team will be part of our larger service line Supportive Oncology, Palliative Care/Behavioral Health Team made up of a total of 1 Psychiatrist, 1 Psych NP, 3 Palliative & Supportive Care APPs, 3 RNs, 1 Psych LPN, and a Practice Program Coordinator.
This is a full-time position, 1.0 FTE. Four x 10-hour day shifts a week (typically 0800-18:00). We look forward to meeting you!
Responsibilities
- Identifies patient needs and determines priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation
- Develops, implements and coordinates individualized plan of care for patients assigned through initial and on-going assessments
- Initiates assessment based on the patient's problems or needs, the physician's medical diagnosis, and the functional health framework
- Performs therapeutic nursing interventions
- Manages care of patients
- Documents care based on standards of care and practice, patient acuity, and/or clinical priorities
- Advocates for evidence-based practice care standards and supports adoption of evidence-based practices and innovations in care delivery
- Provides patient centric care in alignment with professional nursing practice model
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Why St. Luke's
A strong, talented staff is at the heart of St. Luke's Health System. We are the state's largest employer with more than 15,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. We're proud of our people who deliver skilled, compassionate care every day, and are looking to add dedicated individuals who will continue this same tradition of excellence.
About Nampa
The city of Nampa, in Canyon County, is located on the west end of the beautiful Treasure Valley. Approximately 30 minutes from the capital city of Boise, it features the perfect mixture of rural and urban living and boasts the strongest agricultural economies in the entire state. This being Idaho's largest metropolitan area. Nampa offers a rich environment with endless natural beauty, local history, culture and economic well-being.
Learn more about what Nampa has to offer you:
City of Nampa | Warhawk Air Museum | Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge | Wilson Ponds | Nampa Parks | Concerts at the Ford Idaho Center
About Fruitland
Fruitland is a rural community of 5,000 just 45 minutes from Boise. Famous for fruit orchards, rich farmland, and rugged scenery, Fruitland borders the Snake River as it splits Idaho and Oregon. Known as the West Treasure Valley, the area is home to Treasure Valley Community College and the Four Rivers Cultural Center which honors the diverse heritage of the region: Native American, European, Basque, Japanese, and Hispanic. Additionally Fruitland offers a robust park and trail system, giving residents and visitors excellent access to outdoor activities.
Learn more about what Fruitland has to offer you:
City of Fruitland | Four Rivers Cultural Center | Scotch Pines Golf | Snively Hot Springs
*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.