Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Oncology
About The Position
The Registered Nurse on 3 South Acute Oncology provides comprehensive care to patients with hematologic malignancies, solid tumor cancers, and co-morbidities in a 28-bed inpatient unit focused on complex specialty care. The role combines oncology and medical-surgical nursing, advanced treatment administration, critical thinking, and compassionate interaction with patients and families. The nurse administers and monitors chemotherapy, blood products, and supportive therapies; collaborates with physicians, pharmacists, and the interdisciplinary team on individualized care plans; and provides symptom management and patient education. The team emphasizes communication, feedback, continuous improvement, shared governance, and opportunities to build clinical expertise and leadership skills. Oncology experience is valued, and motivated nurses with strong fundamentals and compassion are supported in developing specialty expertise. The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, a Virginia Registered Nurse license, and AHA Health Care Provider BLS certification. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required within five years of hire, along with one year of relevant experience. The work involves prolonged standing, frequent travel, bending and stooping, communication and sensory demands, attention to detail, and lifting, pushing, or pulling 20–50 pounds. Exposure to chemicals, blood and body fluids, and infectious disease may occur.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within five years of hire.
- One year of relevant experience.
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods, travel frequently, and bend or stoop.
- Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; and ability to write legibly.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull 20–50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Oncology experience is valued.
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care to individuals with complex oncology diagnoses and co-morbidities.
- Administer and monitor advanced infusions, including chemotherapy, blood products, and supportive therapies.
- Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and the interdisciplinary care team to implement individualized care plans.
- Provide ongoing symptom management and patient education to support patients and families throughout treatment.
- Participate in a team environment that values communication, feedback, and continuous improvement.
- Take increasing ownership of patient care and build leadership skills within the unit.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Retirement savings.
- Long-term and short-term disability.
- Health savings plans and flexible spending accounts.
- Certification and education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
