Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Oncology

About the position

Step into a world of cutting-edge care and innovation on the Acute Inpatient Oncology Unit at UVA Health. Nestled in our newly built South Tower, this 28-room facility is where compassion meets excellence, specializing in Hematology-Oncology, Gynecology-Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, and Benign Hematology. From groundbreaking therapies to a culture of mentorship and collaboration, our unit offers a rewarding environment to grow your career. Join us to explore a supportive, innovative environment where your skills will flourish and your passion for oncology nursing can shine.

Responsibilities

• Integrate the ANA 2015 Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
• Provide relationship-based care reflecting the influence of the nurse's relationship with self, colleagues, and patients/families.
• Demonstrate expert caring through clinical assessment, planning, prioritizing, coordinating, and implementation of care.
• Participate in shared governance and demonstrate knowledge as empowered leaders.
• Engage in lifelong learning through professional development and onboarding of new team members.
• Adhere to clinical documentation guidelines and engage in performance improvement activities.
• Implement evidence-based practice and new knowledge generated by nursing research.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
• 1 year of relevant experience.
• Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Benefits

• Unit-sponsored ONS Chemotherapy Certification.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• National conference opportunities.
• Self-scheduling.
• Mentorship in research.
• Advancement through UVA Health's Magnet-designated Clinical Career Ladder.