Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Hematology Oncology
Atrium Health · North Wilkesboro, NC · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$38.2–$57.3/hrFull-time
Status: Full time, benefits eligible
Hours per week: 40
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. No holidays, no weekends, no call.
Pay range: $38.20 – $57.30 per hour
Responsibilities
- Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
- Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
- Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
- Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
- Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
- Administers medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
- Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
- Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
- Adheres to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
- Appropriately delegates to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (e.g., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants).
- Maintains accurate, timely electronic health record (EHR) documentation.
- May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- Assesses data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services.
- Typically requires 2 years of experience in clinical nursing.
- Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
- Time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., email, electronic records, digital platforms).
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
- Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
- Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
- Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
- Must be able to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
- Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
- May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
- Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
- Physical abilities testing may be required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).
Benefits
- Paid time off programs.
- Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
- Premium pay such as shift differential, on call, and more based on the teammate's job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.