RN Weekend 7A Oncology Full Time Nights

Mercy•Springfield, MO

16h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides patient care using Mercy’s Nursing Conceptual Framework and the nursing process, maintains professional accountability for assigned patients, coordinates care with other departments, and protects patient rights and the confidentiality of patient information. This role is on the 7A hematology and oncology unit, which cares for patients throughout their journey, from workup and initial diagnosis through treatment and end-of-life care. Nurses administer chemotherapy, for which certification is required, and provide medical-surgical care including wound care, drain care, tube feeding, and pain management. The unit also cares for patients receiving radiation, surgical interventions, and transfusions, and provides remote telemetry monitoring for up to 13 rooms. End-of-life care includes pain and secretion management, in collaboration with the Hospice team to support patients and their loved ones. This is a full-time overnight weekend position. Graduate nurses are not eligible. Weekend and qualifying-hours shift differentials are available, with additional Weekend Option rates and differentials for applicable schedules. The posting also lists experience-based sign-on bonuses and education and relocation assistance subject to the stated eligibility conditions.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.
Obtain and maintain a current RN license in the hiring state and/or compact licensure in the state where nursing duties are performed, and meet all state board of nursing requirements.
Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association, or successful completion of the course within 30 days of hire.
Chemotherapy certification is required.
Regularly push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds.
Stand and walk for prolonged periods during each shift.
Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
Graduate nurses are not eligible.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of RN experience qualifies for a $13,000 sign-on bonus.
3–4 years of RN experience qualifies for a $15,000 sign-on bonus.
5 or more years of RN experience qualifies for a $20,000 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care using Mercy’s Nursing Conceptual Framework and the nursing process.
Maintain professional accountability for care of assigned patients.
Coordinate patient care with other departments.
Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
Care for hematology and oncology patients from initial workup and diagnosis through treatment and end-of-life care.
Administer chemotherapy; certification is required.
Provide medical-surgical care, including wound care, drain care, tube feeding, and pain management.
Care for patients receiving radiation, surgical interventions, and transfusions.
Use remote telemetry monitoring for patients in up to 13 rooms.
Provide end-of-life care, including pain and secretion management, in collaboration with the Hospice team.

Benefits

Day-one medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and vacation time; experienced full-time RNs may receive up to 80 hours of PTO/vacation time frontloaded.
Up to $20,000 in loan forgiveness for new graduate nurses.
Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per year.
$3,000 relocation assistance for full-time employees.
Employer-matched retirement funds.
Weekend differential.
Shift differential for qualifying hours between 3 p.m. and 7 a.m.
Weekend Option Days rates plus weekend differential.
Weekend Option Nights rates plus weekend differential and straight night shift differential.
Increased Weekend Option differential of $10.00 for RNs.
Tuition support and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period.