Clinical Nurse - Oncology

Role Overview

This position involves providing direct patient care in a 32-bed oncology unit specializing in blood cancers. The role requires assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care within established standards, promoting patient and family-centered care, and ensuring safety and quality compliance. Care includes high-acuity interventions such as chemotherapy, pain management, radiation support, and blood product interventions, coordinated by a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participate in activities that enhance patient safety, quality, and regulatory adherence, and engage in professional development.
• Develop and document individualized care plans with collaborative input, ensuring effective communication across care teams.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, cultural, spiritual, and emotional factors.

Qualifications & Skills

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Valid RN license required; no prior experience necessary, though two years of experience is preferred.
• GNs considered; sign-on bonus eligible.
• Ability to work nights in 3-12 hour shifts; safety-sensitive position requiring alertness.

Additional Information

This role offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more. The position emphasizes delivering high-quality, patient-focused care within a renowned hospital environment committed to excellence in oncology nursing.