Registered Nurse II Oncology Unit
About The Position
The Registered Nurse II delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Working with medical providers and the care team, the nurse provides personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The nurse advocates for patients, families, and caregivers while supporting the organization’s mission and values and promoting positive clinical outcomes and an outstanding patient experience. The role is with the Oncology Unit at Methodist Hospital Metropolitan. The nurse assesses patients at admission and during scheduled shifts, performs ordered procedures and monitoring, documents care, administers medications, monitors treatment responses, responds to patient needs, and explains medical conditions and care plans to patients and their families.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse qualification.
- Registered Nurse Diploma, Associate Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree.
- Six months of RN acute care experience required.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
- No travel required.
Responsibilities
- Assess the patient’s condition during admission and each scheduled shift, and promptly identify and report changes in status.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
- Document care administration thoroughly and promptly in the patient’s medical record.
- Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic responses, and take appropriate action for unintended responses.
- Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate needs, and resolve them.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures.
- Translate complex medical terminology to ensure patients and caregivers understand the information.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
- Free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
