RN Med Surg Tele Oncology
About The Position
Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system with multiple hospitals, clinics, and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. They are committed to providing inclusive, ethical workplaces and world-class, comprehensive healthcare. Southcoast Health has been recognized as a ‘Best Place to Work’ for seven consecutive years. This position is for a Registered Nurse on the Med Surg Tele Oncology Unit at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, MA. The unit is a 33-bed department specializing in the care of Oncology, Palliative Care, and End of Life patients, featuring 11 semi-private and 11 private rooms. Registered Nurses on this unit are required to maintain Chemotherapy competency through Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certification in chemotherapy-biotherapy administration. The unit also provides Telemetry monitoring for up to 10 patients, emphasizing excellent patient care in collaboration with a Multidisciplinary Team.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or equivalent
- Current RN Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification must be obtained within one year of hire
- Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired
Nice To Haves
- Three (3) months experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Coordinate total nursing care for patients
- Participate in patient and family teaching
- Provide leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice within an assigned patient care unit
- Possess knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age group of patients regularly served
Benefits
- A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
- Generous Earned Time Off Package
- Employee Wellbeing Program
- 403B Retirement Plan with company match
- Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
- Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
