Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - Oncology - Anderson Hospital
About The Position
Mercy Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Med-Surg Oncology department at Anderson Hospital. The nurse delivers care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses, assesses patient status, implements clinical nursing interventions, and develops and performs care plans intended to improve patient outcomes. The role requires a broad medical skillset and a commitment to providing a safe, therapeutic environment. The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team; collects vital signs; administers IV medications and other medications; documents and assesses patient condition; and evaluates, updates, and revises plans of care to support expected outcomes. Medication administration must follow state practice requirements and Mercy Health policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the night shift. Nurses with one year of prior experience in the specialty may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000; new graduate nurses may be eligible for up to $7,500. Mercy Health describes its mission as faith-based and patient-focused, emphasizing compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, stewardship, collaboration, excellence, and respect.
Requirements
- One year of RN experience.
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Six months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification preferred upon hire; certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care. ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support is acceptable in lieu of BLS.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient status using organizational and leadership skills.
- Provide care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses.
- Implement clinical nursing interventions.
- Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
- Help ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Collect vital signs, administer IV medications, document care, and assess patient condition.
- Evaluate, update, and revise plans of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and Mercy Health policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
- Potential sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for RNs with one year of prior experience in the specialty.
- Potential sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 for new graduate RNs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
