Oncology - Full Time - Nightshift

Meritus Health•Hagerstown, MD

2d•$73,840 - $120,640•Onsite

About The Position

Our team on 5 East is currently hiring for motivated, critical thinkers to join our compassionate and collaborative team of nurses! 5 East is a 28 bed Medical Surgical unit specializing in Renal, Oncology, and Palliative Care. About Our Team: Our nurses are the backbone of patient care, providing expert clinical support, administering medications, monitoring patient progress, and advocating for the needs and concerns of each patient. Our team demonstrates: Compassion: We treat each patient with kindness, empathy, and respect. Expertise: Nurses on 5E demonstrate an expertise in skills including: cardiac monitoring, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, blood transfusions, pain control including PCA/PCEA, chemotherapy and biotherapy administration, peritoneal dialysis, wound care, and palliative care Collaboration: We work as a unified team with each other and with our patients, families, and other healthcare professionals, to provide the best care possible. Integrity: We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality, and honesty while maintaining a happy to help mentality in every interaction.

Requirements

ASN required
Minimum of one year of experience in a hospital setting required
Current license to practice as Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, or if resident of a state that participates in Nurse Multi-State Compact agreement, holds Registered Nurse License from that state that is designated as "Compact" or "Multi-State Privilege" using primary source verification and provides additional documentation as required by the Maryland Board of Nursing. RN License from a compact state with a designation of "Single State" does not meet the requirement and nurse must obtain a Maryland license.
Ability to apply the standards of professional nursing practice with compassion and empathy
Basic computer skills required
Must possess a high level of organization and communication skills

Nice To Haves

BSN Preferred
Previously grandfathered active RN’s who graduated from an accredited nursing school as a Diploma RN will continue to have ASN requirement waived.
Specialty certification recognized by the Magnet Recognition Program™ preferred
Specialty certification preferred

Responsibilities

Providing expert clinical support
Administering medications
Monitoring patient progress
Advocating for the needs and concerns of each patient
Cardiac monitoring
IV therapy
Oxygen therapy
Blood transfusions
Pain control including PCA/PCEA
Chemotherapy and biotherapy administration
Peritoneal dialysis
Wound care
Palliative care

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date.
Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
401(k) Retirement Plan
Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.
Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
Support for your continued learning and career growth.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Shift Differential Pay
Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay.