Registered Nurse - Med Surg Oncology

Henry Ford Health • Southfield, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides leadership in coordinating and delivering quality, compassionate patient care. Using the nursing process, the nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care and teaching for patients and families, while communicating and collaborating with the healthcare team. The role also involves participating in identifying and implementing solutions when patient goals are not met.

The Med Surg Oncology unit is a 30-bed unit with 24 private rooms and a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio. Oncology is its primary specialty, and the unit also cares for patients undergoing bariatric, gynecological, and colorectal surgery. After six months, nurses may have the opportunity to obtain Chemo Certification. The team serves the local community, including poor and vulnerable populations, and emphasizes compassionate, holistic care and teamwork.

The schedule is three 12-hour shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with every other weekend and rotating holidays. The position is located at Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital personnel.
• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
• Health care provider certification (BCLS).

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in coordinating and delivering quality, compassionate patient care.
• Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care and teaching for patients and families.
• Communicate pertinent patient and family information effectively to the healthcare team.
• Participate in identifying and implementing solutions for variances from patient goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed