RN Radiation Oncology - Kearney Cancer Center

Shift:

Position Highlights:

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a RN to join our Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Kearney team, this role is located in Kearney, NE. The RN will be responsible for delivering and coordinating clinical resources, ensuring the highest quality of patient care.

The Nebraska Medicine Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center – Kearney is part of a statewide expansion of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center – the only one in the state with a prestigious NCI designation.  The $52 million cancer center project in Kearney spans more than 53,000 square feet in University Village. When it opens in December, services will include medical oncology, radiation oncology, lab, pharmacy, infusion, survivorship programs, genetics counseling and a healing garden.

More info: https://unknews.unk.edu/2024/09/25/prestigious-name-chosen-for-nebraska-medicine-cancer-facility-in-kearney/

Shift Details:  

Full-Time | 1.0 FTE | Days

Monday - Friday | 8AM - 4:30PM

No Weekends, Holiday, or Call Required

Why Work with Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.

• Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.

• Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.

• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

Be part of something extraordinary with Nebraska Medicine!

Job Duties: Staff Nurse

Provide, prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care with other health care providers to meet holistic care needs of a designated group of patients. Environment of care may be long term, emergent, critical, acute, interventional, or procedural driven.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma required.

•  Effective communication skills required.

•  Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork and flexibility required. 

•  Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023, or later).

•  Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) department dependent required. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct patient care experience preferred.

• Based on position, prior experience in one or more of the following areas including cardiology, cardiac drip management, critical care, emergency department, medical-surgical, obstetrics, cardiovascular rehabilitation, telemetry, oncology, neonatal intensive care, pediatric acute care, solid organ transplant, cath lab, EP lab, quality assurance related to health care, perioperative and special procedures in applicable nursing specialty area preferred. 

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree preferred. 

•  Based on position, one or more of the following courses including STABLE, smoking cessation counseling, basic critical care, or other specialty training courses preferred. 

•  Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel preferred.

•  Proficient with use of email applications preferred.

•  Proficient with use of departmental equipment and systems such as patient care equipment, telecommunication systems, information systems, pneumatic tube system, general patient care supplies, and transport equipment preferred.