RN - Registered Nurse - Oncology
About The Position
The Registered Nurse - Oncology position is a full-time night shift role (7p to 7a) on the 5 East Oncology unit at UAB St. Vincent's East. This 22-bed unit specializes in the care of patients with a diagnosis or history of cancer. The unit also cares for a variety of medical-surgical patients with conditions such as pneumonia, COPD, CHF, and diabetes. Common surgical procedures managed on the unit include biopsies, EGDs, lithotripsy, and cholecystectomies. The role involves providing direct nursing care, implementing and monitoring patient care plans, recording and communicating patient conditions, coordinating care among disciplines, carrying out physician and nursing orders, and assessing patient discharge planning needs.
Requirements
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing program required.
- Professional licensure at time of hire required.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
- Implement and monitor patient care plans.
- Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
- Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
- Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
- Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
Benefits
- generous paid time off
- paid parental leave
- Associate Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
