RN Med Surg Oncology

HCA Healthcare•Independence, MO

About The Position

The RN Med Surg Oncology delivers high-quality, patient-centered care according to department requirements and applicable state and specialty standards of practice. The nurse collaborates with medical providers and the care team to provide personalized, comprehensive, compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The role advocates for patients, families, and caregivers and supports positive patient experiences and clinical outcomes. The nurse assesses patients on admission and each scheduled shift, identifies and reports changes in condition, performs ordered procedures and monitoring, documents care, administers medications and monitors responses, and responds to patient needs. The nurse also educates patients, families, and caregivers about conditions, treatment plans, medications, potential side effects, and follow-up care, helping them understand complex medical information.

Requirements

Registered Nurse Associate Degree or Registered Nurse Diploma.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
No travel required.

Responsibilities

Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting changes in status.
Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
Document the administration of care thoroughly and promptly in the patient's medical record.
Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic responses, and take appropriate action in response to unintended medication effects.
Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate patient needs, and resolve them.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, potential side effects, and follow-up measures.
Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers while collaborating with medical providers and the care team.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and paid family leave.
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.