RN, Registered Nurse - Oncology Care Unit (OCU), New Competitive Pay!
About The Position
The RN II independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices. This Oncology Intermediate Care Unit is a 16-bed critical care unit that consists of 2 private rooms and 7 semi-private rooms. OCU cares for adult acute care patients who have a wide variety of diagnoses and co-morbidities providing comprehensive care according to the scope of care defined by the hospital, Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association scope and Standards of Practice, and Quality Caring framework and professional practice model at Lowell General Hospital. Diagnoses include but are not limited to; chest pain, congestive heart failure, new onset A-fib, post cardiac catheterization patients, COPD, patients requiring high flow and bipap, GI bleed, and we specialize in oncology/hematology which includes administration of chemotherapy. The nurse:patient ratio is less than on the medical surgical floors, allowing patients to be more closely monitored.
Requirements
- Massachusetts RN Licensure.
- 12 Months - Less than 3 Years of RN Experience.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- Current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing is required.
- BLS required.
Nice To Haves
- Department Specific: Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided may be required.
- BSN is strongly preferred.
- Candidates with an Associate’s degree in nursing may be considered, and are encouraged to enroll in a BSN program within 1 year of hire.
- A minimum of 1-2 years in telemetry or intermediate care setting is preferred.
- ACLS preferred.
Responsibilities
- Independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices.
- Provides comprehensive care according to the scope of care defined by the hospital, Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association scope and Standards of Practice, and Quality Caring framework and professional practice model at Lowell General Hospital.
- Monitors patients closely due to a lower nurse:patient ratio compared to medical surgical floors.
Benefits
- Generous benefits to support you and your family’s well-being.
- Comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
