RN Medical Oncology
About The Position
The Medical Oncology Unit Registered Nurse provides comprehensive, compassionate inpatient care to adults with acute medical conditions, including patients receiving cancer treatment and general medical patients. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized care focused on patients’ needs and comfort, and supervises care in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and the State Nurse Practice Act. The role requires a dedicated, empathetic caregiver who is eager to learn and grow while following established standards. The position offers a $25,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for eligible new hires. It follows a union work agreement and uses 12-hour rotating day and night shifts, with every-third-weekend and two-holiday-per-year rotations. There are no on-call expectations.
Requirements
- Nursing degree from an approved school of nursing.
- Active Registered Nurse license in good standing with the North Dakota Board of Nursing or an active Registered Nurse license in a compact state.
- Working knowledge of clinical skills for delivering care to general medical and oncology patients.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within the orientation period and completion of required recertification.
- Good oral and written communication skills for ongoing communication with patients, families, visitors, and medical center staff.
- Accountability for personal conduct and support of positive working relationships among staff, disciplines, departments, families, visitors, and patients.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are welcome.
Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient nursing care to adult patients with acute medical conditions, including patients receiving medical oncology treatments; manage symptoms and provide supportive care.
- Implement and manage individualized care plans, including medication administration, symptom management, patient education, and prevention of complications.
- Conduct ongoing assessments, monitor vital signs, interpret laboratory results, and adjust care according to patient response.
- Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly escalate them to the interdisciplinary team.
- Collaborate with physicians, oncologists, case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care, discharge planning, and emotional support for patients and families.
- Educate patients and families about conditions, treatment plans, medication management, self-care, and discharge instructions.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation of assessments, interventions, medications, and patient responses in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
- Supervise care according to policies, procedures, and the State Nurse Practice Act.
Benefits
- $25,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires
- Relocation assistance for eligible new hires
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
