Procedural Suites Oncology RN

Position Summary

UNMCC is currently recruiting for an Oncology RN to provide direct, specialty surgical patient care and related technical and operational support to surgical patients, nursing staff, and Surgical providers.This position will coordinate and assist the surgical physicians with special tests, procedures, and complex treatments for surgical patients ensuring adherence to hospital or department and University policies, and nursing procedures, standards, and practices.

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is the Official Cancer Center of New Mexico and the only National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in a 500-mile radius. Its more than 136 board-certified oncology specialty physicians include cancer surgeons in every specialty (abdominal, thoracic, bone and soft tissue, neurosurgery, genitourinary, gynecology, and head and neck cancers), adult and pediatric hematologists / medical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and radiation oncologists. They, along with more than 600 other cancer healthcare professionals (nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, navigators, psychologists and social workers), provide treatment to 65% of New Mexico’s cancer patients from all across the state and partner with community health systems statewide to provide cancer care closer to home. They treated almost 15,000 patients in more than 100,000 ambulatory clinic visits in addition to in-patient hospitalizations at UNM Hospital. A total of nearly 1,855 patients participated in cancer clinical trials testing new cancer treatments that include tests of novel cancer prevention strategies and cancer genome sequencing. The more than 123 cancer research scientists affiliated with the UNMCCC were awarded $38.2 million in federal and private grants and contracts for cancer research projects. Since 2015, they have published nearly 1000 manuscripts, and promoting economic development, they filed 136 new patents and launched 10 new biotechnology start-up companies. Finally, the physicians, scientists and staff have provided education and training experiences to more than 500 high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellowship students in cancer research and cancer health care delivery. Learn more at .

Conditions of Employment

• CPR Certified.
• Must maintain certification and / or licensure status.
• Required to complete department-specific professional development activities.
• May be required to submit immunization records for review for required vaccines and TB testing.
• UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination, candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in Nursing; at least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Certification / Licensure State of New Mexico Licensed Registered Nurse or licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the multistate privilege to practice compact with New Mexico.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in :

a.Certified in Conscious sedation

b.ACLS certification

c.Day surgery / OR experience

d.Bilingual in English / Spanish

e.Strong organizational skills

f.Experience with strict infection control procedures

g.Strong communication skills

h.Strong peripheral IV skills

i.Central line care including access and de-access

j.Sterile processing experience

k.Cerner and Surginet experience

Additional RequirementsFinalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.

Applicants must provide names of 3 professional references that the hiring official can contact. CampusHealth Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentSurgical Specialities (099R03) Employment TypeStaff Staff TypeRegular - Full-Time Term End Date StatusNon-Exempt Pay$41.79 - $53.35 Benefits EligibleThis is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the home page for a more information.

Salary : $42 - $53