Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg - Oncology RN with at least two years of experience and NC or compact RN licensure for a night shift hospital position.

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 also supports end-of-life and palliative care when appropriate
• Unit serves as a Bariatric Center of Excellence, managing the majority of post-surgical bariatric patients
• Oncology represents only a small portion of the patient population, and chemotherapy management is not typically required
• Ideal patient ratio of 5:1, with a maximum of 6:1
• Night shift schedule, 3 shifts per week at 12 hours per shift (6:45 pm - 7:15 am)
• Requires working every other weekend and rotating holidays

Requirements

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a compact state required by the start of clinical care
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum two years of RN experience required
• One year of acute care/inpatient hospital experience preferred
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• ACLS certification may be required for some units, with training provided if needed

Additional Information

• Coordinate and deliver patient care using the nursing process under the direction of a physician and interdisciplinary care team
• Assess, plan, and document patient care while anticipating discharge and education needs
• Communicate with patients and families to update care plans using active listening and cultural competency
• Collaborate with peers to promote intra/interdepartmental communication and clinical excellence
• Maintain a safe, clean environment through infection control and standard precautions
• Complete annual competency assessments per facility checklist
• Rotating holiday coverage required