Registered Nurse (RN) Cancer Center Full-Time Days
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
Lewiston, Idaho
The Oncology Registered Nurse provides compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to oncology patients throughout the continuum of treatment. St. Joseph Regional Medical Center is a community hospital.
- Eligibility
- Oncology NursingSign-on bonus
Posted Sep 29 · 1 year of experience
- Shift and hours
- Days Registered Nurse (RN) Cancer Center Full-Time Days
- Unit and setting
- Cancer Center · Hospital The Oncology Registered Nurse provides compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to oncology patients throughout the continuum of treatment.oncology patients
- License
- RN license Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of practice Upon Hire (Required)RN state licensure or compact state licensure in state of practice, upon hire
- Term
- Permanent Registered Nurse (RN) Cancer Center Full-Time DaysFull time
Do you qualify?
- License
- RN state licensure or compact state licensure in state of practice, upon hire Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of practice Upon Hire (Required) Check your license
- Education
- postsecondary program from an accredited school of nursing Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) from an accredited school of nursing (Required)
- Experience
- 1+ years medical/surgical nursing experience 1+ years medical/surgical nursing experience (Required)
Preferred
- Certification
- OCN or chemotherapy/biotherapy certification, upon hire or within facility-specified time frame Oncology Nurse Certification and or Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification Upon Hire or within Facility-Specified time frame (Preferred)
- Education
- bachelor's in nursing or related field Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or related field (Preferred)
- Experience
- prior experience in oncology nursing Prior Experience in oncology nursing (Preferred)
What it pays
- Sign-on bonus
- $10,000
- Bonus
- $10,000 sign-on bonus $10,000 Sign-on Bonus!!
Benefits
- Benefitscompetitive benefitswe offer competitive benefits
- Support for professional growth and personal fulfillment
The role and schedule
- Precepting
- You would precept other nurses May serve as preceptor and support orientation or training of staff and students.
- Day to day
- direct nursing care incl. chemotherapy, blood products, electrolyte replacement Provides direct nursing care for oncology patients, including chemotherapy, blood product administration, and electrolyte replacement.
- Day to day
- initial and ongoing assessments and triage Performs initial and ongoing nursing assessments and triage for new and established patients.
- Day to day
- educates patients and families Educates patients and families about diagnosis, treatment regimens, side effects, and home care instructions.
- Day to day
- emotional support, counseling, referrals incl. palliative and bereavement Provides emotional support, counseling, and appropriate referrals, including palliative and bereavement services when needed.
- Day to day
- accurate documentation to hospital and oncology standards Maintains accurate documentation in compliance with hospital, nursing, and oncology-specific standards.
- Day to day
- safety and infection control for administering cytotoxic agents Follows safety, infection control, and environmental standards for administering cytotoxic agents.
- Day to day
- departmental quality improvement and policy development Participates in departmental quality improvement initiatives and contributes to policy development.
- Day to day
- research-related activities or special projects as assigned Assists with research-related activities or special projects as assigned.
- Hours stated
- Full-Time Days
- Details
- new grads welcome New grads are welcome
The workplace
A community hospital in the RCCH HealthCare Partners / ScionHealth family, running acute inpatient care that includes ICU, Nursery/L&D, and a Cath Lab. Lewiston sits where the Snake and Clearwater rivers meet, with typical drive times of roughly 13 to…
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Oncology is a specialty you move into. Chemo cards are the working credential; infusion hires in too.
Original listing
Posted on St. Joseph Regional Medical Center’s careers page.
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$10,000 Sign-on Bonus!!
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)
What's around it?
Lewiston, IDFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 9% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,027/mo
- Household income
- $72,197/yr, all local households, not nurse pay