Registered Nurse Med Surg Oncology
About The Position
E3000 is a 30-bed, hematology/oncology unit (diagnosis through treatment) also seeing general medicine, some surgicals, palliative care and end of life patients. The average length of stay is 5 days, and nurse patient ratios are: Days (12hr) 4 patients, Nights (12 hr) 5-6, night charge takes 2-3 patients as well. There is a wide range of experience on the unit from new grads to nurses with 30+ years experience. The culture is described as cohesive, collaborative, and appreciative of individuality and experiences each staff member brings to the unit. The staff are engaged and have a passion for patient care and advocacy. There are opportunities to administer chemo, represent the unit on councils as well as other Abbott and Allina committees. Abbott is a Magnet facility. There is a strong leadership presence that supports nurses professionally and personally, and that’s responsive to the needs of the patients and staff. Abbott Northwestern was recently named to Newsweek's America's Best Cancer Hospitals 2023 highlighting the reputation for providing leading care and excellent services for cancer patients. Nursing is the assessment and treatment of human response to actual or potential health problems. This includes establishing an intentional therapeutic relationship between a registered nurse and a patient and family. As a leader and the integrator of care, the professional nurse has the responsibility, authority, and accountability for planning, coordinating and evaluating the patient’s care needs. Practices primarily on hospital units and care for patients that are acutely ill across a wide variety of medical issues and support recovery from surgery.
Requirements
- Licensed Registered Nurse – MN Board of Nursing required if working in state of MN upon hire / WI Department of Safety & Professional Services required if working in state of WI upon hire
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association OR Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross OR Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
- Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association OR Current ALS certification from the American Red Cross OR Allina in-house ACLS training (within 60 days of hire) (Location specific, some sites may require)
- Dedicated Medical oncology unit experience 1-2 years (Tier 1)
- Associate's or Vocational degree
Nice To Haves
- Chemo certification preferred (Tier 1)
- Will consider med/surg experience and new grads (Tier 2)
- Bachelor's degree
- Professional RN experience
- Medical/Surgical experience
- Certified Medical Surgical RN (CMSRN) preferred
Responsibilities
- Comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs; identification of outcomes based on needs assessment; establishing the plan of care; supervising the progress; and modification of the plan of care as needed.
- Maintains education and competencies to remain proficient to provide high quality patient care practice and skills.
- Incorporates evidence-based nursing practice taking into consideration current statutes, rules and regulations when developing the plan of care.
- Establishes, in the collaboration with the family and patient, realistic and measurable patient expected outcomes based on nursing diagnoses, patients present and potential capabilities, goals, available resources and plan for continuity of care.
- Identifies outcomes that are age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic and attainable.
- Coordinates, collaborates, and delegates appropriately to ensure care is provided in a safe, effective fashion.
- Fulfills all organizational requirements.
- Demonstrates ability to coordinate, delegate, and direct unit operation, collaborates effectively with unit staff, leadership and other disciplines. (Supplemental role: Charge Nurse)
- Demonstrates ability to identify the orientee's learning needs, plans appropriate learning experiences and demonstrates ability to validate clinical competence of orientee. (Supplemental role: Preceptor)
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- well-being dollars
- dedicated well-being navigators
- many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
