Description

American Traveler is hiring a Medical Surgical Oncology RN for a night shift hospital position requiring NC or compact RN licensure and at least two years of experience.

Details

• 37-bed Medical Surgical unit caring for a diverse patient population with oncologic and general medical-surgical needs
• Core patients include those undergoing active cancer treatment, post-surgical oncology cases, and symptom management for neutropenia, pain crises, and disease progression
• Unit supports end-of-life and palliative care when appropriate
• Unit serves as a Bariatric Center of Excellence and manages the majority of post-surgical bariatric patients
• Oncology patients make up only a small portion of the unit's population and chemotherapy management is not typically required
• Ideal patient ratio of 5:1 with a maximum of 6:1
• Night shift schedule with 3 shifts per week at 12 hours per shift
• Requires working every other weekend and rotating holidays
• 13-week assignment length

Requirements

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a compact state required
• BLS certification required
• Two or more years of nursing experience required
• One year of acute care/inpatient hospital experience preferred

Additional Information

• Coordinates and delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process under physician direction
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to identify and pursue expected patient outcomes
• Reports and documents the plan of care, nursing care given, and patient response
• Organizes and prioritizes care based on patient and family needs, including discharge planning for high-risk patients
• Communicates with patients and families to develop and update care plans using cultural competency and active listening
• Promotes a safe, clean, and secure hospital environment through standard precautions and infection control practices
• Completes annual competency assessments per unit checklist
• ACLS certification may be required for some units, with training and certification opportunities provided