Registered Nurse (RN) - Medicine/Oncology Unit
About The Position
The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas. This is a varied Med/Surg mixed unit that touches on all aspects of medical patients. In addition to caring for oncological patients, the unit also cares for patients with CHF, COPD, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Diabetes, Sickle Cell, and end of life. Staff become knowledgeable in procedures such as wound vacs, high risk medication infusions, telemetry, trach care, chest tubes, peritoneal dialysis, etc. The department encourages staff members to join hospital committees to share ideas that help with the care they provide. There is a lot of teamwork in the department, and new ideas are always welcome.
Requirements
- Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire
- ONS/ONCC or Sentara approved course Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of hire
- RN-Associate’s Degree, RN-Bachelor’s Degree, RN-Diploma, or RN-Master’s Degree
Nice To Haves
- New Graduate Nurses Welcome to Apply!
- Transition to Practice Program that supports new RN Graduates.
- Support to develop clinical reasoning and competency in clinical nursing practice.
Responsibilities
- Perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process.
- Utilize the standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation).
- Adhere to the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health).
- Apply clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.
- Care for patients with various medical conditions including CHF, COPD, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Diabetes, Sickle Cell, and end of life.
- Become knowledgeable in procedures such as wound vacs, high risk medication infusions, telemetry, trach care, chest tubes, peritoneal dialysis.
- Join hospital committees to share ideas that help with the care they provide.
- Collaborate with team members and welcome new ideas.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
