What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Outpatient Oncology position at AMN Healthcare?
**ONS/CHEMO Certification Required**
Hospital Information:
Address: 310 Sunnyview Ln, Kalispell, MT 59901
Level III Trauma Center
145 Beds
General Information
Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year with strong MS experience
First-time traveler: Yes, with strong experience
Surgical Floor (2nd Floor)
18 Beds
Patient Types:
Medical: CHF, Sepsis, COPD, CVA, DVT, PE, Cellulitis, AKI, ETOH, Psych, IVDA, Hospice
Post Surgical Patients: Ortho, Neuro, Urology, GYN, ENT, GI Surgeries (Hemicoloctomy, Exploratory lap, GIB ), Spinal Surgeries (ECDF, Fusions, Lami), GU (TURP, Cysto)
Oncology patients are now seen on this floor, but travelers will not have to give chemo unless specifically stated in submission
Day: 1:5-6
NIHSS - required
BLS
ONS – Required for Unit “Surgical 2nd – Oncology” only
Epidural/PCA/Medication management, Drain/Ostomies management, chest tubes, wound care/wound vacs, general post-surgical recovery, post-op ortho, PICC lines
CNAs (Ratio: 1:8)
May have primary patient care for 1-2 patients in your ratio
May lower ratios if there is not a CNA Available
Shift Unit Manager- sometimes have patients
Unit Secretary: Day shift- 07:00-1930
Centralized Tele monitor with tele tech: 24/7
Hospitalist, RT 24/7
EMR: Meditech
IV Pump: Baxter
Medication Dispensing: Pyxis
1 Day of General Orientation (includes Meditech training)
12-hour shift to orienting to different units
Med/Surg Combo – Surgical and Oncology Patients
Med/Surg Ortho – Ortho/Surgical and Hospice
Brendan House – LTAC/Nursing Home patients – orientation provided
Behavioral Health (formerly Pathways) is a department of Logan Health Medical Center that provides acute inpatient services for mental health and substance abuse – orientation provided
Med/Surg General/Covid
ED Holding (same patient ratio within the MS units)
Day: 0700-1930; Night: 1930-0700
Every other weekend rotation
Attempt to put travelers on pattern schedule but this may vary at times
Able to look for unit assignment in the scheduling system (API), or check with staffing office.
Shift huddle on each unit before every shift
Holidays: 1-2 Holidays over the winter
Eve is a holiday for the night shift
Day shift is the day of the holiday
Overtime: May be available, not required
Time-Off: Able to approve 5 days; if more email MS leadership
On Call- optional
Scrub Color: Navy Blue
Free Parking: Free Parking
White boards in all rooms, hourly rounding
There is potential for extending. Potential full-time conversion option.
Soft Skills: Flexible, teamwork, hardworking, dedicated