Staff Nurse - Chemotherapy - Mission Cancer & Blood- 80% (Des Moines)

Education Required
•    An Associate’s Degree in Nursing, a Diploma in Nursing, a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader or a Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA) is required

Experience Required:
•    Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in oncology nursing, including chemotherapy administration
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
•    Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions
•    General computer skills are required
•    Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire
•    Current BCLS
•    Knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality policy and procedures

Desirable Qualifications:
•    Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Master’s Degree in Nursing is highly desired
•    If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable
•    Knowledge of company and university policies and procedures 
•    Oncology Nursing Certification is desirable
•    Knowledge of CT Scans, X-rays, and other tests as deemed necessary
•    Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment

Please attach a resume as part of the application process.  Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Brenna Ballo at brenna-ballo@uiowa.edu.
 
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

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