Nursing Assistant - Oncology
About the role
Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role. In this vital position you’ll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey.
Job Summary
This position may qualify for a sign‑on bonus. Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide basic nursing care for an assigned group of patients across a variety of units, including General Nursing Units, Special Care Areas, Maternal‑Child Units, Nursery, Pediatric, GI Lab, Chemical Dependent and Psychiatric Units, Emergency Unit, and Surgical Services. You will complete established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period and perform other related duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic nursing care for assigned patients under RN supervision.
- Complete established competencies for the position within the introductory period.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
- Preferred Education: Successfully completed a Nurse Assistant, EMT, Paramedic, or Medical Assisting course.
- Preferred Experience: At least 6 months in the healthcare industry and/or knowledge of basic medical terms and procedures.
- Required Courses/Completions: BLS certification obtained through an approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network; Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention training obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer to the position.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Generous paid time off.
- Career development and continuing education opportunities.
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discount program.
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.