Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Oncology - Wage
About The Position
The Registered Nurse on 3 South Acute Oncology provides comprehensive care to patients with hematologic malignancies, solid tumor cancers, and co-morbidities in a 28-bed inpatient specialty-care unit. The role combines oncology and medical-surgical nursing, advanced treatment delivery, critical thinking, and compassionate interaction with patients and families. The nurse administers and monitors chemotherapy, blood products, and supportive therapies; manages symptoms; educates patients and families; and collaborates with physicians, pharmacists, and the interdisciplinary care team on individualized care plans. Nurses are supported in developing specialty expertise, taking increasing ownership of patient care, and building leadership skills in a collaborative, learning-focused environment with shared governance opportunities. UVA Health is an academic health system with a mission encompassing patient care, research, and innovation. The Acute Oncology unit is described as a close-knit, supportive team that values communication, feedback, continuous improvement, and high-quality compassionate care. The unit has received recognition for patient experience. Oncology experience is valued, while nurses with strong fundamentals and compassion are supported in learning the specialty.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
- At least 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.
Nice To Haves
- Oncology experience is valued; motivated nurses with strong nursing fundamentals and compassion are supported in building specialty expertise.
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care to individuals with complex oncology diagnoses and co-morbidities.
- Administer and monitor chemotherapy, blood products, and supportive therapies.
- Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and the interdisciplinary care team to implement individualized care plans.
- Provide symptom management and patient education to patients and families throughout treatment.
- Communicate and engage with the unit team, contributing to feedback and continuous improvement.
- Take increasing ownership of patient care and develop leadership skills within the unit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
