Registered Nurse - 7W Medical Oncology - Weekend Option - Full Time - Day Shift
About The Position
The Registered Nurse on the 700 West Medical Oncology unit manages care for patients experiencing medical conditions or undergoing surgical procedures. Responsibilities include assessing patient condition, administering medications, changing dressings, monitoring vital signs, maintaining records, and providing patients and families with support and education. The nurse uses broad medical-care knowledge to care for a diverse patient group. The unit has 17 rooms, mostly private, and cares for oncology, end-of-life, and medical-surgical patients. Nurses administer chemotherapy, help manage symptoms, provide end-of-life care, and collaborate with other medical disciplines to support excellent patient care and outcomes. The unit uses current technology, including a virtual nursing program, and provides continuing education to help nurses stay current with best-practice guidelines. This is a full-time, weekend-option position on the day shift, scheduled for 36 hours per week from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Additional compensation includes $1.00 certification pay and $1.00 BSN pay. The position is eligible for a career ladder bonus of up to $5,000.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN-approved program.
- Active RN license in the state of Missouri.
- Obtain BLS certification 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 experiencing 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 for cancer and other illnesses.
- Provide end-of-life care.
- Collaborate with other medical disciplines to support patient care and outcomes.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Certification pay of $1.00
- BSN pay of $1.00
- Career ladder bonus eligibility up to $5,000
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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