Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg – Oncology

Unit Information

This position involves working on the Med Surg – Oncology unit, which consists of:

• 6S: 16 inpatient oncology beds
• 7S: 12 inpatient oncology beds focused primarily on hematology and bone marrow transplants

Shift Details

Shifts are 12 hours in length, rotating between day and night shifts. Weekend and holiday rotations are required. Nurses will not work alone, and no on-call duties are required.

Responsibilities

Nurses will be responsible for the care of medically complex hematology and oncology patients. Key duties include:

• Performing head-to-toe assessments
• Administering medications, including blood products and antibiotics
• Managing symptoms and side effects for patients
• Communicating effectively with the interdisciplinary team (IDT)
• Updating patients and families about care plans
• Administering chemotherapy if trained and designated

Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience in a large hospital setting (250+ beds)
• Experience in a busy level 1 trauma center is preferred
• Active BLS certification (must be AHA certified)
• Current ND or Compact RN License or willingness to obtain one
• Experience with EPIC or similar electronic medical records systems
• Willingness to float to all med-surg units/locations as needed
• Travel experience is highly preferred

Patient Care Details

The nurse-to-patient ratio on this unit generally includes:

• 1:3 for patients receiving chemotherapy or bone marrow transplants
• 1:4-5 for regular oncology patients
• 1:4-6 during night shifts

Training and Orientation

New hires will participate in an orientation program that includes:

• 8 hours of classroom instruction
• 24-36 hours of hands-on unit training

Equipment Used

Staff will utilize various equipment, including:

• EPIC electronic health records
• Philips Care Monitors
• Glucometers
• Bladder scanners
• Language line services
• Zebra phones

Dress Code

The required dress code for this position is navy blue scrubs.