Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg Oncology
About The Position
St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Med Surg Oncology unit at the Edgewood, Kentucky hospital. The licensed registered nurse provides and is accountable for evidence-based clinical care to designated patients using the nursing process: assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care in accordance with ethical and cultural codes and nursing practice standards. The nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to achieve patient outcomes and appropriately delegates tasks to licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members. The role calls for respectful, dignified, kind, and empathetic interactions with patients, families, visitors, and employees, regardless of cultural background. This is a full-time, regular role scheduled for 36 hours per week on day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Hold a license to practice nursing in the state where the work is performed.
- If eligible, hold a Compact (multi-state) license in the primary state of residence.
- Meet contact-hour requirements for licensure, including all state-required courses.
- Have an educational focus that supports practice in the assigned clinical area.
- Demonstrate knowledge of nursing theory, clinical practice standards, procedures, and policies.
- Demonstrate competence in mathematical calculations associated with medication administration.
- Successfully complete preceptorship and orientation to the facility and clinical area.
- Be able to critically think and problem solve in routine and emergency situations.
Responsibilities
- Provide evidence-based clinical care to designated patients using the nursing process.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care according to ethical and cultural codes and nursing practice standards.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve patient outcomes.
- Delegate tasks appropriately to licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members.
- Treat patients, families, visitors, and employees with respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy regardless of cultural background.
- Perform nursing skills and procedures independently and safely.
- Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills in routine and emergency situations.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
- Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules.
- Retirement savings with employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
- Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs.
- Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
