Registered Nurse (RN) Oncology

Lifepoint Health • Henderson, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Summary:

The registered nurse provides direct patient care to Oncology patients using the
nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

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; bachelor’s degree Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (required)
• ACLS (required)
• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy (required)

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!
• These are just a few examples of the many benefits we offer to you

What This Job Offers

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