Nurse Extern II - 12S Oncology Unit - Winter 2026 Grads - St. Luke's

American Addiction Centers•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 24-bed solid tumor, palliative, and hospice care unit at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center. It is one of the few designated inpatient oncology units qualified to deliver multiple forms of chemotherapy in Wisconsin. As a quaternary hospital, it provides specialized oncology care to highly acute, cancer patients from across the nation and world. The unit focuses on building relationships with patients throughout their cancer journey, from diagnosis to end-of-life care. The unit's patient outcomes surpass the benchmarks set by NDNQI in all four major nurse-sensitive indicators.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved program in Nursing.
Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program.
Successful completion of a Medical Surgical Clinical
Successful completion of a Pharmacological Concepts course

Responsibilities

Under the observation of the Registered Nurse, completes activities of daily living, vital sign completion and blood glucose monitoring.
Collaborates with the Registered Nurse in establishing a plan of care based upon an analysis of health, education and developmental needs and patient/family preferences.
Under the observation of the Registered Nurse, evaluates patient response to interventions and effectively communicates observations and patient needs to the Registered Nurse.
Develops delegation skills appropriate to Health Unit Coordinators, Nursing Assistants and technical roles on unit.
Administers medication as delegated by the Registered Nurse. The level of clinical judgment and proficiency of skill must be evaluated prior to medication administration.
Manages an increased number of patients and incorporates principles of time management into shift routine.
Demonstrates an ability to collect and synthesize relevant patient data accurately identifying patient status and needs.
In emergency situations and under appropriate supervision of a Registered Nurse, participates in activities they have demonstrated knowledge and skill in.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.