RN Med Surg Oncology

Corewell Health • Farmington Hills, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Med Surg Oncology position is based on a 31-bed unit dedicated to oncology and medical-surgical overflow. The unit schedules short stays for chemotherapy, blood transfusions, bone marrow biopsies, and cardiac catheterization. It also cares for surgical patients with epidurals, accommodates telemetry patients, and covers an 8-bed infusion center on the third floor. Nurse-to-patient ratios are based on acuity, census, and activity.

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 while providing professional nursing care. The RN incorporates patient- and family-centered care principles, follows Corewell Health policies and procedures, and recognizes the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on outcomes. 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.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required within 5 years.
• 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.
• Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge patients.
• Provide professional nursing care according to Corewell Health policies and procedures and under the direction of the Nurse Leader.
• 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.
• Provide care in an oncology and medical-surgical overflow unit, including short-stay treatments and procedures, surgical patients with epidurals, and telemetry patients.
• Cover the 8-bed infusion center.

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 other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
• Reasonable accommodations during the application process and for performing essential job functions or enjoying equal employment benefits and privileges.

What This Job Offers

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