RN Med Surg Oncology
About The Position
The RN on 8 South Oncology provides professional nursing care to adult inpatient oncology patients with complex clinical and psychosocial needs. The 44-bed unit cares for patients at various stages of hematology/oncology diagnoses, from newly diagnosed patients to those receiving end-of-life care. Nurses develop critical thinking and assessment skills while caring for high-acuity patients and managing chemotherapy and biotherapy regimens, blood product administrations, pain management, and central line care. The position also offers the opportunity to build and maintain relationships with patients and families throughout treatment. Under the ANA scope of practice and the direction of the Nurse Leader, the RN uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge, incorporating patient- and family-centered care principles. The RN partners with patients and families to incorporate their input and goals into the plan of care, develops teaching strategies, and documents education and learning in the health record. The role provides quality patient care in accordance with Corewell Health policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Associate degree or diploma in nursing required.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing required within five years for graduate nurses or RNs with less than one year of experience.
- Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license required within 60 days of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Canadian Heart and Stroke.
- Graduates from a non-accredited school of nursing must have at least one year of acute care experience or at least two years of experience in a licensed health care role, and must have successfully passed the NCLEX licensure examination.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge.
- Incorporate patient- and family-centered care principles and patient/family input and goals into care planning.
- Develop teaching strategies for patients and families and document education and learning in the health record.
- Care for high-acuity adult hematology/oncology patients across stages of diagnosis and treatment.
- Manage chemotherapy and biotherapy regimens, blood product administrations, pain management, and central line care.
- Provide quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader and in accordance with Corewell Health policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
- Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
