Registered Nurse 2 - Oncology

Job Overview

Fairview Range is looking for a Registered Nurse II to join our Oncology Department at our Fairview Range Hibbing Clinic in Hibbing, MN. 

The RN II will focus on care management as well as identifying and managing patient outcomes across the continuum. A Care Coordinator is a registered nurse who manifests a high level of expertise to assess, plan and facilitate treatment for actual or potential complex health problems of individuals, families or communities. The Oncology Care Coordinator coordinates and manages the care of the Oncology patients in order to meet multiple service needs, ensure continuity of services, decrease fragmentation of care in all settings, enhance the patient's quality of life, and ensure cost containment. The care coordinator assists the patient/family in coping with illness, optimizes the patient's self-care abilities, and supports patient's rights to make choices. In addition to managing patients through an episode of illness, the care coordinator focuses on wellness and disease management. The Oncology Care Coordinator has knowledge and skill to provide IV/VAD Care as well as administer medications through all routes in an outpatient setting.

Schedule: This position is full time, working 72-80 hours per two weeks. 8 - hour day/evening shifts and weekends as needed.

Internal posting through: 10/16/26

About this facility

We provide high-quality health care for the entire family from newborn to geriatric, with the full range of primary and specialty care services. With clinics located in Hibbing, Mountain Iron, and Nashwauk, we provide convenient and easy access to our care services. Through our relationship with M Health Fairview, your local primary care provider can extend direct access to the physician specialists and advanced services offered by University of Minnesota Physicians to you and your family.

• 60+ service lines
• Primary care includes over 20 providers and more than 50 support staff that see patients in Hibbing, Mt. Iron, and Nashwauk.
• Specialty care includes over 35 providers and more than 40 support staff that see patients in Hibbing and Mt. Iron.
• Specialty departments include surgical services, orthopedics, OB/GYN, ENT, allergy, wound care, podiatry, and more.
• Care team includes Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, RN Care Coordinators, RNs, LPNs, MAs, Patient Access Coordinators
• Hospital-based clinic system

About Fairview Range

Fairview Range is an affiliate of Fairview Health Services. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Hospital, Fairview Range Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), and Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice.

Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other. 

As a Registered Nurse II (RN II), you will be responsible for:

• Assessments
• Performing a total systems assessment according to established policies. Timely and accurate assessment of the patient's clinical, social, functional, and continuing of care needs through direct observation, data analysis and interviews in order to evaluate the need for intervention.
• Collaborating with the interdisciplinary project team to develop clinical pathways.
• Working collaboratively with the Oncology care management team to ensure coordination of the care of patients across an episode or continuum.
• Establishing a relationship with patients and their family members for the purpose of advancing and coordinating care.
• Assessing community, institutional, and family support systems and resources.
• Coordinating a plan of care through an interdisciplinary and collaborative group practice in conjunction with the patient, family and care givers.
• Facilitating advancement of the interdisciplinary plan of care through communication with all involved disciplines to promote coordination of care and delegation of nursing care to associates.
• Documenting patient's progress toward goal achievement and patient outcomes.
• Educating the patient and members of the healthcare delivery team about healthcare and treatment options, community resources, insurance benefits, and psychosocial concerns.
• Planning for and identifies immediate, short term, and long-term care needs for patient/client. Sets appropriate patient/client goals and time frames for achievement in order to achieve desired outcomes
• Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the client's diagnosis, prognosis, care needs, as well as cost and barriers to goal achievement. Written plan of care/ documentation reflects appropriate actions to meet expected outcomes.
• Demonstrating ability to communicate appropriate criteria to payers to ensure appropriate level of reimbursement. Demonstrating operational use of criteria for continued stay and admissions reporting.
• Maintaining an individualized plan of care, related to the patients' needs in collaboration with the physician, patient and significant others. Determines appropriate utilization of resources based on clinical assessment, guidelines and standards of care.
• Continually reassess the patient's health status, environment, and support system with ongoing comprehensive assessment. Plans maximize independence of patient/caregiver. Evaluates the patient's progress and response to care/services delivered and adjusts the plan accordingly.
• Continualling reassess resource utilization as patient progresses towards goals. Reviews, prioritizes and implements POC based on payer limitations.
• Determining appropriate utilization of resources based on clinical assessment, guidelines and standards of care.
• Providing age specific direct patient care in collaboration with all disciplines according to standards of care.
• Care manager evaluates and measures patient response to planning, services, and interventions in order to assure quality of case management services and to make improvements where necessary.
• Participating in the evaluation of care process to identify variations and opportunities for improvement.
• Directing subordinates in the implementation of care.
• Providing appropriate nursing care based on assessments and in coordination with medical care, including external referrals, as directed.
• Preparing and administers appropriate treatments, testing, and medication (including high risk drugs), as ordered by the physician.
• Coordinating patient schedules with physicians and other departments to ensure timely appointments.
• IV/VAD Maintenance & Administration of Medications
• Administration of Chemotherapy, biotherapies and other medications associated with the care of Oncology and community infusion patients.
• Knowledge of drugs and side effects.
• Safe administration of chemotherapy, biotherapy, hazardous drugs and blood products.
• Safe administration of IV solutions and medication additives.
• Knowledge of various venous access devices.

Required Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing
• 1 year acute, outpatient and/or ambulatory direct patient care RN experience or
• 1 year recent oncology experience
• MN Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) within 90 Days
• ONS-Chemo Immuno Cert within 180 Days

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Nursing
• Previous case coordination experience
• 1 year clinical experience in the Oncology care setting
• Oncology Certified Nurse

Benefit Overview

Fairview Range offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental,vision, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/rguswmesa

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status