RN Oncology

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

5 South is a 30-bed Oncology unit located within Butterworth Hospital. This unit specializes in the care of those with oncology diagnoses and a surgical population of head and neck cancers. The scope of work involves delivering nursing care responsibly and accountably as described professionally by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and legally by the State of Michigan. This includes demonstrating competency through the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation) and upholding the standards of professional performance as described by the ANA (ethical practice, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health). The unit focuses on running central lines, administering chemotherapy treatments, and providing oncology education to patients. Longer patient stays are common, allowing the team to build relationships with patients and their families. The unit offers a variety of patient conditions to learn from and is known for its outstanding teamwork, welcoming atmosphere, and support for both new graduates and experienced professionals.

Requirements

• Associates in Nursing Required
• Bachelors in Nursing Required within 5 years
• MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
• Oncology Nursing Certification (ONCC) Required within 1 year

Responsibilities

• Delivers nursing care responsibly and accountably as described professionally by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and legally by the State of Michigan.
• Demonstrates competency through the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. This includes assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Upholds the standards of professional performance as described by the ANA. This includes ethical practice, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health.
• Strives to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Running central lines.
• Administering chemotherapy treatments.
• Providing oncology education to its patients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree