Registered Nurse (RN) Oncology

Lifepoint Health • Henderson, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology $20,000 Commitment Bonus (2 years) Schedule: Full Time | Days 8a - 4:30p | No weekends and No Holidays Location: Maria Parham Medical Center – Henderson, NC Your Experience Matters Maria Parham is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Connect with Our RN Recruiting Specialist Reach out to Angie AbouZied at 615-552-0579 or email: [email protected] More About our Team The Cancer Center at MPMC is affiliated with Duke University Health System and offers medical and radiation oncology. Our Cancer Center is widely recognized for cutting-edge technology and superior clinicians. As you spend time with us, we are sure you will see Maria Parham Health, A Duke LifePoint Hospital, is committed to excellence and to providing the Quality, Expertise and Commitment you deserve! Summary: The registered nurse provides direct patient care to Oncology patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Report to: Director of Oncology

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of North Carolina (or compact license)
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited nursing program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (required)
• ACLS (required)
• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy (required)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Deliver compassionate, high-quality care across a variety of patient needs
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Ability to accept responsibility and accountability to prescribe, delegate and coordinate nursing care provided on assigned unit as required with leadership qualities.
• Documents patient care and monitors patient condition, communicating with care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Detects change in patient status, reports to appropriate health care team members and utilizes resources as dictated by the acuity.
• Assigns priorities to the patient’s problems with highest priority given to problems that are most urgent and critical.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and /or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition and circumstances.
• Insures completion of requests for diagnostic work and support services.
• Counts narcotics according to policy and procedure.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Competitive paid time off.
• Opportunities for PTO cash-out
• PTO donation program for those in need.
• Employee assistance program that covers mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Robust employee recognition and awards programs.
• FREE Parking!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree