Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg Oncology - Days

LCMC Health•Metairie, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Your calling as an Oncology Nurse is personal. Appreciating the fragility of life, when you walk into your patient’s room you want to be that ray of sunlight, bringing hope, and comfort through their pain, sadness, and fears. Developing a strong bond with your patients and their families, you feel fortunate to be a part of this life-changing journey. It’s medicine at its highest level bringing not only emotional and clinical growth, but professional advancement as well. The success stories make it all worth it. You were born to do this. You love being an oncology nurse and that’s what we love about you. Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your “little something extra” all add up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this critical nursing role. LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary. East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

Requirements

Graduated or graduating from an accredited ADN/BSN or MSN degree nursing program
Temporary/Permanent nursing license to practice in Louisiana OR Multistate License as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience

Responsibilities

1:4 nurse patient ratio
7A-7P (3 twelve-hour shifts with every other weekend)
Primary Population: Consist of cancer patients, cancer related treatments, benign, hematology, chronic and acute diseases