Fairview Health Services is searching for hardworking RNs looking for an exciting career in our Cancer Infusion Clinic on our Burnsville, Minnesota campus! Our hospital is just 20 minutes south of Minneapolis, MN near the 35E and 35 W conjunctions. The hospital has been providing state-of-the art care and community services to the residents of the elegant Minnesota Valley since 1984.

This position is approved for 72 hours per pay period and is benefit eligible. We offer generous benefits including medical, dental, time off and more. Check out additional benefits information here: www.fairview.org/benefits/noncontractrn . Pay for this role starts at $39.70 and increases based on experience.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for all assigned patient population(s). The RN is responsible for performing these responsibilities in accordance with all policy, procedures, professional practice guidelines and the MN Nurse Practice Act. The RN coordinates care with members of the health care team and delegates responsibilities to others as appropriate.

Assesses patient needs and identifies expected nursing outcomes. Coordinates care for patients and families in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team across the continuum of care with an emphasis on newly diagnosed patients.

• Synthesizes assessment data and resulting diagnosis. Plans interventions and expected outcomes to provide patient & family necessary information.
• Serves as clinical expert/resource to oncology patients, families, health care team and community.
• Assists the patient in coordinating multiple specialist appointments, and provides education for patients.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary team conferences.
• Communicates with referring health care providers regarding comprehensive plan of care for patient and family.
• Works closely with physicians and departments to deliver coordinated care in a timely manner.

Assesses learning needs of patient and family, and adapts education appropriately.

• Applies current research, scientific literature, and advanced practice knowledge when providing education for patients, families, Community and staff.
• Consults with and teaches patients and families about their diagnosis, disease process and plan of care. Collaborates with surgeons, medical and radiation oncology regarding specific teaching needs.
• Serves as a resource for the community to provide public education.

In collaboration with physicians and provides consultation to influence the comprehensive plan of care for patients, family, community and program areas.

• Serves as expert resource to patient, family and staff.
• Assists patients to navigate through their cancer journey including services/procedures needed during diagnostic workup and course of treatment.
• Provides phone consultation, advocates for care or referrals to patients, families, other health care providers and the community.

Clinic Assistance

• Coordinates/documents patients treatment calendar and plan.
• Provides discharge instruction to patients and families
• Handles telephone calls from patients with assistance from physicians.

Required

• Current MN RN License
• BLS required
• Minimum of 3 years working in oncology nursing

Preferred

• BSN or BAN
• 1 – 3 years of experience

Special Considerations: Ability to work with patients in an environment with time restraints. Need to be familiar with treatment options from current literature and standards. Ability to anticipate patient needs and take appropriate course of action using approved guidelines. Excellent prioritisation skills.