Job Title: Oncology Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Oncology
Duration: 26 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum of 2 years
License: RN License, BLS Certification Required
Certifications: Chemo Certification Preferred
Must-Have: Essential skills include a valid RN license and BLS certification. Candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.
Description:
This position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in oncology.
The unit has 24 beds and 42 staff members.
Staffing on the day shift consists of 1 Charge Nurse, 4-6 RNs, 2 CNAs, and 1 Health Unit Coordinator.
Night shift staffing includes 1 Charge Nurse, 4-6 RNs, and 2 CNAs.
Patient ratios are typically 1:4 or 1:5.
Standard equipment used in the unit is typical of oncology settings.
Electronic Medical Records are managed using Cerner.
Candidates should be team players and willing to learn.
There are no required certifications at this time, but a chemo certification is preferred.
Floating may occur to other medical-surgical units, although this is rare.
The dress code requires RNs to wear navy, white, or a combination of both colors, while CNAs are expected to wear Galaxy Blue.
Basic hospital policies and guidelines apply to all staff.
Staff may be required to work 6 weekend days as part of their schedule.
There is rare call duty associated with this position.