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Oncology Nurse (H50270)

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This posting will remain open until a qualified applicant is identified. In order to provide a minimum posting period, it will not be closed before Aug-28-2008. After this date, the department will continue to accept and review applications as long as the posting remains open.

Please refer to "To Apply" section below for additional application materials required.  

POSITION SUMMARY:  The University of New Mexico Cancer Center is a statewide provider of cancer services and is influential in the cancer care field throughout the State of New Mexico. The Cancer Center at Lovelace Medical Center currently seeks an Oncology Nurse who has experience working in a fast-paced, demanding environment. Oncology nurses provide direct patient care to a diverse patient population including appropriate supportive care, administration of chemotherapy, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements and other oncology treatments as prescribed. They perform assessments and triage for new and ongoing patients and provide family support including referrals and bereavement counseling.

UNM offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefit package. The benefit package includes continuing education, tuition remission and paid leave for benefits eligible employees. The position provides an opportunity to have a rewarding career with New Mexico's only NCI Designated Cancer Research & Treatment Center.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Associate's degree in Nursing; at least 3 years of experience that can be demonstrated to be applicable to the duties listed in the job description.

OR

Bachelor's degree in Nursing; at least 1 year of experience that can be demonstrated to be applicable to the duties listed in the job description.

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.

If you are selected for this position, you will be required to present official transcripts, certificates, licenses, etc. as verification of your qualifications.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Previous oncology experience including chemotherapy administration
Bilingual in English/Spanish
Oncology certification
 
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.
CPR Certified

Candidates for this position must be eligible for employment as verified by the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Government Services Administration (GSA); those individuals on the OIG/GSA Exclusion Lists will not be considered for hire. Once hired, periodic checks will be made for eligibility of continued employment.
Refer to Job Description for Physical Requirements and Working Conditions.  

TO APPLY:  ALL APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA eJOBS, OUR ON LINE APPLICATION/RESUME SYSTEM. Go to eJOBS, http://ejobs.unm.edu to apply.

For assistance with our application process or help setting up your resume on eJOBS, please contact the Human Resources Service Center at (505) 277-MyHR (6947), visit fastinfo.unm.edu or come into our Human Resources Service Center, 1700 Lomas Blvd. NE Suite 1400, Albuquerque, NM 87131.

All eJOBS applications/resumes must be received no later than midnight Mountain Time on the day the posting closes.

Per the request of the department your ejobs application MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COVER LETTER AND A LIST OF PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES at the time your application is submitted. The cover letter and list of professional references should be submitted through eJOBS with your application/resume.

Apply online at http://ejobs.unm.edu

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