Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology - Day Shift
About The Position
ChristianaCare Hospital in Newark, Delaware, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its 6E Oncology Unit. The 38-bed inpatient unit specializes in hematology and oncology and provides scheduled and emergency care and procedures 24/7. It serves adult and geriatric patients who need inpatient care for their diagnoses or for symptoms related to treatment. Care includes cancer treatment, chemotherapy administration, and medical management of conditions such as febrile neutropenia, uncontrolled pain, and nausea or vomiting. Patients may be admitted or transferred from home, the emergency department, physicians’ offices, or other hospital units. The nurse will implement a relationship-based care model focused on strong connections with patients, families, and colleagues, guided by ChristianaCare’s values of love and excellence. The position is full-time, with 12-hour day shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or a combination of 8- and 12-hour shifts. Weekend and holiday requirements follow departmental guidelines.
Requirements
- Delaware RN license or a Compact RN license.
- BSN, or commitment to obtaining a BSN within three years of hire.
- At least 1 to 2 years of experience in a hospital Medical-Surgical unit.
- BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Oncology certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Implement a relationship-based care model that builds strong connections with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Provide inpatient nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in the hematology and oncology unit.
- Provide care related to cancer diagnoses and chemotherapy administration.
- Manage conditions including febrile neutropenia, uncontrolled pain, and nausea or vomiting.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Two retirement planning offerings, including a 403(b) with company contributions.
- Paid time off with annual rollover and opportunities to cash out.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Shift and weekend differentials.
- Annual Care.com membership and access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work.
- Retirement planning services and a financial mentor.
- Fitness and wellness reimbursement.
- Discounts on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, and movie tickets.
- Potential $10,000 sign-on bonus paid over 12 months.
- Employee assistance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
