RN Med Surg Tele Oncology
About The Position
Southcoast Health is hiring a registered nurse for its 33-bed Med Surg Tele Oncology unit at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The unit cares for oncology, palliative care, and end-of-life patients. It has 11 semi-private and 11 private rooms, provides telemetry monitoring for up to 10 patients, and maintains RN chemotherapy competency through Oncology Nursing Society certification in chemotherapy-biotherapy administration. Nurses work with the multidisciplinary team to provide patient care. Under the direction of the Manager, Patient Services or the designee for the assigned unit, the RN coordinates total nursing care, participates in patient and family teaching, and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing staff and other patient team personnel to maintain professional nursing practice standards. The nurse must have the knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care to the age groups regularly served by the unit. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on a day/evening shift: three 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. shifts, with weekend and holiday rotation. Compensation is based on experience, with a stated pay range of $42.37–$77.81 per hour.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or equivalent.
- Current RN licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Obtain Chemotherapy Certification within one year of hire.
- Be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or qualify for an exemption for medical or personal reasons by signing the required statement.
Nice To Haves
- Three months of experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate total nursing care for patients in the assigned unit.
- Participate in patient and family teaching.
- Provide leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing staff and other patient team personnel.
- Maintain standards for professional nursing practice within the assigned patient care unit.
- Provide care appropriate to the age groups regularly served by the unit.
- Work with the multidisciplinary team to provide patient care.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
- Generous Earned Time Off package.
- Employee Wellbeing Program.
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
- Tuition assistance and Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.
- Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training.
- Culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates diversity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
