Staff Nurse-Medical Oncology

The Ohio State University

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute’s (OSUCCC-James) mission is to improve health in Ohio and across the world through innovation in research, education, and patient care. The team provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient’s involvement in their own plan of care, and reducing the length of hospitalization. The Staff Nurse plays a critical role in staff engagement, the patient experience, quality and safety, and cost-effective care. The Staff Nurse is responsible for managing and providing care to the patient and their family, and for directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team. The Staff Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delegating, and evaluating the nursing care of patients in alignment with the professional practice model. This is a 36-bed fast-paced unit serving patients with solid tumor cancers who are admitted with various medical complications. Common cancer diagnoses on the unit include breast, lung, and GI cancers, among others. Patients typically have complicated medical histories and cancer journeys, with many having undergone multiple treatment modalities. Nurses on this unit gain a varied and extensive set of skills and must maintain a high level of clinical knowledge to care for this patient population. The unit emphasizes Relationship Based Care, valuing the care of the patient, self, and colleagues. The nurse functions as part of a multidisciplinary team including RNs, PCAs, Physicians, PAs/NPS, Social Workers, and Patient Care Resource Managers, with additional support from a Staff Educator, a Staff Development Coordinator, and Clinical Nurse Specialists.

Requirements

• Degree in Nursing from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited nursing program required
• Current Ohio license or interim permit

Nice To Haves

• Experience in relevant care setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide care to the patient and their family
• Direct and supervise nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team
• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, delegate, and evaluate the nursing care of patients in alignment with the professional practice model
• Play a critical role in staff engagement, the patient experience, quality and safety, and cost-effective care

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees