Job Description
Department: Oncology Unit
Shift Timings: 18:45-07:15 Hours Monday to Friday 3 days 12 hours shift
Per Week: 36 Hours
Unit Capacity: 24 Beds, one lead lined room suitable for radiation isolation Population Served: Patients with the following diagnosis: Solid tumors (most frequently lung, breast, colon)/Leukemia, Lymphomas, Myeloma/Gynecologic malignancies (primarily ovarian and cervical)/Cancer symptom management/Febrile Neutropenia/Uncontrolled pain/Sickle Cell Anemia/Hematologic diseases/Post operative Mastectomy/Post operative Gynecological Oncology/Med/Surg overflow Ages of Patients Served: Young Adult through Late Adult (18 - 60+) Nurse to Patient Ratios: 1:6 Core Staffing Plan: Variable staffing grid to include: Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), Nurse Interns (NIs). An RN assumes full responsibility for the patients on each team. Staffing Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification OCN certification is strongly encouraged
Roles & Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
- Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
- Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
- Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
Required Skills
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
RN Medical / Surgical
Traveler Registered Nurse Medical / Surgical
Work Authorization
- Green Card
- US Citizen
Certifications & Clearance Requirements
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- The National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Status:
Accepting Candidate-
Skills
Registered Nurse: 2 years
BLS: 2 years
NIH: 2 years
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