Oncology/Surgical ICU Charge Nurse - Full-Time

About the role

An Oncology Charge Nurse (RN) provides leadership and direct patient care in a specialized ICU setting focused on oncology and bone marrow transplant patients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate unit activities, ensuring high‑quality, evidence‑based nursing care.
• Assess patient data and develop and implement complex care plans collaboratively with the interprofessional team, patients, and families.
• Identify and address gaps in care, proactively mitigate changes in patient conditions, and facilitate communication among team members.
• Utilize scientific inquiry to support practice improvements, participate in educational activities, and promote evidence‑based standards.
• Evaluate patient and family experiences, aiming to enhance satisfaction and care quality.
• Support professional growth through development programs, certifications, and leadership opportunities.

Key duties

• Planning, directing, and evaluating patient care.
• Leading practice improvements.
• Mentoring staff.
• Ensuring safety and compliance in a high‑acuity oncology ICU environment.

Qualifications and skills

• 2–5 years of bedside ICU experience; RN license required.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing and 5–10 years of experience.
• Leadership experience is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and team collaboration skills.