Registered Nurse, Lead

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer. Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines. Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care. Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve. Job Description: Scope of Position: Provide clinical support to the physician(s) and staff to ensure delivery of high-quality patient care. The lead nurse, in collaboration with the clinic manager, will implement standardization of processes throughout the department related to quality measures, best practices and infection control. In addition, duties include training and oversight of nursing competencies throughout the clinic to ensure the continuity of care.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited school of nursing (RN)
Minimum of 5 years general nursing experience; oncology and supervisor experience preferred.
RN, Louisiana State Board of Nursing license and CPR required
Experience related to care of oncology patients.