Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

Provides professional nursing care in collaboration with members of the health care team in the ongoing assessment, planning and treatment of patients and families.  Utilizes resources wisely while promoting physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being.  Maintains accurate and complete documentation of nursing services.  Serves as a patient advocate. In addition to providing hands-on nursing care, works and serves in a broad range of capacities including, but not limited to, delegation, assessment, planning of care and treatment, teaching of the patient and the patient’s family.Expected to exercise competency in judgment, decision-making, implementation of nursing intervention, delegation of function or responsibility, and administration of medications and treatments prescribed by legally authorized persons.

The RN working in this role will administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy and support care treatments to Cancer Institute patients. They will also assess and monitor patients as they receive their treatment. Work within a multidisciplinary team to provide patients the care they need.

Schedule: Shifts vary in start time, ranging from 730-6p; 9 hour shifts,

**4 days a week with a variable day / schedule is done 6 weeks out.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A current RN license is required.

• Multistate licenses must establish residency with the Idaho Board of Nursing within 60 days from hire.

• At hire, Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required. (ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS)

• ONS chemo/bio certification required within 3 months of hire

HIGHLIGHTS AND BENEFITS: 

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.  

• We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one. 

• Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop. 

• We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow. 

 

Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more! 

 

MINISTRY/FACILITY INFORMATION: 

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.  

• Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health; 

• The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II)