Job Type Full-time Description Join our caring community at Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney, Nebraska! We are currently pursuing a passionate and caring full-time Registered Nurse to join our rapidly growing Oncology team in the Specialty Clinic. At SRMC, our patients are our number one priority. We aim to provide extraordinary care every single day by ensuring that our patients well-being comes first. But amazing patient care starts with YOU. Your encouragement and compassion will make all the difference! Loan Repayment: SRMC is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! We provide employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness. Why Us: Panhandle Hospitality: Bring your warmth and kindness to our patients with a smile. Close-Knit Team: Small community, big heart where every team member makes a difference. Meaningful Impact: Your dedication transforms lives and creates a supportive, caring environment. This position will play a critical role in the care of cancer patients across all stages of diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and palliative care within our Specialty Clinic. This role will blend clinical nursing skills with specialized oncology knowledge and strong patient support and education functions. Requirements Responsibilities: Manage pre-treatment assessments, including labs, vitals, symptom checks, and physical assessments as part of the process for preparing for clinic visits. Prepare patient charts for clinic visits. Conduct assessments of patient condition and treatment tolerance during clinic visit. Monitor for signs of treatment-related toxicities (e.g., neutropenia, anemia, dehydration, infection) through conversations via telephone and in-person clinic visits. Coordinate and follow up on lab/imaging results, reporting abnormal findings to providers. Contact other provider s offices, laboratories, radiologists, etc. on behalf of the providers. Educate patients and families about diagnosis, treatment plans, side effects, and self-care strategies. Provide emotional support and connect patients to psychosocial services when needed. Teach safe handling of medications, signs of complications, and when to seek urgent care. Assist providers in exam rooms during clinic. Collaborate with oncologists, nurse practitioners, social workers, and pharmacists as part of a multidisciplinary team. Coordinate appointments, referrals, insurance authorizations, and diagnostic procedures. Act as a liaison between patients and providers to facilitate continuity of care. Maintain accurate EMR documentation of assessments, treatments, patient education, and follow-ups. Ensure compliance with safety protocols, institutional policies, and Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) standards. Educate patients about oral chemotherapy and manage adherence and side effect reporting. Ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous medications. Cross-trained for duties within the Specialty Clinic to support other providers as needed. Provide guidance and support to certified nursing assistants related to patient care and provider preferences. Lead or participate in patient navigation programs. Mentor or precept new oncology nurses or students. Other duties as assigned by management. Requirements: Graduate from an accredited Registered Nurse Nursing program. License as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nebraska. Experience in oncology/hematology and triage required. Prefer 1 year minimum of clinical experience. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified. Benefits: Generous paid time off. Education reimbursement opportunities. Growing 401(k) retirement program up to 5% company match. Comprehensive dental, vision, disability, and accident insurance. Insurance for critical illness, health, and life. Sidney Regional Medical Center is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled. #INDHP recblid 65rt5p707pph0euex2bhq82sevw22c
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