Registered Nurse - 7W Medical Oncology - Weekend Option - Full Time - Day Shift

CoxHealth • Springfield, MO

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse on the 7W Medical Oncology unit manages care for patients experiencing medical conditions or undergoing surgical procedures. The nurse assesses patient conditions, administers medications, changes dressings, monitors vital signs, maintains records, and provides patients and families with support and education. The role requires broad medical-care knowledge to serve a diverse patient population.

700 West Medical Oncology is a 17-room unit with mostly private beds. Nurses care for oncology, end-of-life, and medical-surgical patients; administer chemotherapy; assist with symptom management; provide end-of-life care; and perform a range of other nursing skills. RNs collaborate with other medical disciplines to support patient care and outcomes. The unit uses current technology, including a virtual nursing program, and provides continuing education through an active educator to help nurses stay current with best-practice guidelines.

This is a full-time, day-shift weekend-option position at CoxHealth South in Springfield, Missouri. The schedule is 36 hours per week, with listed hours of 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Qualified candidates may receive $1.00 certification pay, $1.00 BSN pay, and eligibility for a Career Ladder Bonus of up to $5,000.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or an NLN-approved program.
• Active RN license in the state of Missouri.
• Obtain BLS within 90 days of hire.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective leadership abilities.
• Valuable time management skills.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work in a multitasking environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Previous nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage care for patients with medical conditions or undergoing surgical procedures.
• Assess patient condition.
• Administer medications, including chemotherapy.
• Change dressings and monitor vital signs.
• Maintain patient records.
• Provide patients and families with support and education.
• Assist with symptom management of cancer and other illnesses.
• Provide end-of-life care.
• Collaborate with other medical disciplines to support patient care and outcomes.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• $1.00 certification pay for qualified candidates.
• $1.00 BSN pay for qualified candidates.
• Career Ladder Bonus eligibility up to $5,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree