Registered Nurse/RN - 2SE - Oncology - $12,000 Sign-On Bonus

About the role

The Oncology Unit is a 16-bed unit dedicated to patients with various cancer diagnoses. Nurses here have a 15 nurse-to-patient ratio and specialize in chemotherapy administration. The unit is part of a multidisciplinary team that includes oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, and support staff who provide compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and directs quality, compassionate care
• Maintains standards of professional nursing practice and creates positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families
• Supervises LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, US, Ortho Techs, and other non-licensed staff
• Affirms condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis
• Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education
• Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers, and other disciplines
• Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient's needs and the capabilities of the team members
• Applies safety principles when performing care
• Accurately documents observations, care provided, and changes in care plan
• Provides accurate handoff reports and participates in unit-based huddles
• Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures, and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement
• Performs initial and annual competency per job class

Requirements

• Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required or obtain within 30 days of start date
• BSN preferred, minimum Associates required
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English

Qualifications

• Required within 6 months of start date: American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted Cardiac/Critical Care ACLS Emergency Department-both campuses ACLSPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Emergency Department - Regional Campus only Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Required within 6 months of start date: Perioperative ACLS PACU -PALS; ACLS Women’s/Children NICU -Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) Labor & Delivery -ACLS, NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Mother Baby Unit - NRPPediatrics - PALS Clinical Support Cardiac Monitoring Unit -ACLS

Skills

• Leadership skills
• Decision making
• Clear communication
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Handling stress
• Using technology

Benefits

• Compliance with DCH Behavioral Standards
• Performance evaluation adherence
• Essential job functions ensuring patient, visitor, and employee safety
• Recognition and reduction of risks and hazards

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Variable schedule to accommodate patient care needs.