RN Staff

Willis Knighton Health • Shreveport, LA

5d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse will work on a 25-bed inpatient oncology unit serving patients across medical-surgical and step-down acuity levels. Staffing ratios adjust to patient acuity, with up to five patients in lower-acuity assignments and as few as three in higher-acuity or step-down assignments. The unit is evolving into a mixed critical care environment, providing exposure to higher-level monitoring and complex oncology care with clinical support. Patients may experience rapid changes in condition, making teamwork, early recognition, and intervention essential.

This opportunity is intended for new graduate nurses interested in oncology. The role provides structured orientation with experienced oncology nurses, ongoing mentorship and clinical coaching, and opportunities to develop progressive and step-down competencies. Chemotherapy training is provided.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN).
• Current RN license or license-eligible.
• Interest in oncology nursing is required; oncology experience is not required.
• Compassion for patients and families, emotional intelligence, and a patient-advocacy mindset.
• Calm presence when patient conditions change.
• Curiosity, humility, desire to grow clinically, and a team-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based care to oncology patients across mixed acuity levels.
• Perform detailed patient assessments and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Administer chemotherapy and supportive treatments.
• Collaborate with providers, pharmacists, case management, and support staff.
• Educate patients and their loved ones with empathy and clarity.
• Develop skills in progressive care and early critical-care recognition.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available.
• Tuition reimbursement to support a BSN or continued education.
• Structured orientation, ongoing mentorship, and clinical coaching.
• Work-life balance and emphasis on mental wellness and sustainability in nursing.
• Manager encourages nurses to take vacations.

What This Job Offers

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