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Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available for Eligible Candidates.
This full-time day position offers the opportunity to provide compassionate, professional nursing care in a busy oncology chemotherapy clinic located in a vibrant regional healthcare setting in the Southeastern United States.
Summary
As a Registered Nurse in this role, you will plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care tailored to patients undergoing chemotherapy treatments. You will also assume charge nurse responsibilities as assigned, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for patients and staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess patients to identify care needs and organize appropriate nursing interventions.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
- Maintain a safe clinical environment and uphold required competencies.
- Administer medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Recognize and respond promptly to life-threatening situations.
- Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Monitor quality of care using outcome-oriented indicators.
- Participate actively in cost containment and accurate patient service charging.
- Adapt care to meet age-specific physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
- Support patients' cultural and spiritual beliefs within medical guidelines.
Education and Experience
- Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Current Registered Nurse licensure in a Compact state or equivalent.
- No prior experience required; new graduates encouraged to apply.
Skills and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Effective organizational and leadership capabilities.
- Knowledge of developmental, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of oncology patients.
Physical Requirements
- Good speech and auditory acuity for patient communication.
- Visual acuity for patient observation.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift frequently.
- Potential exposure to blood or infectious materials.
Licenses and Certifications
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
- Active Registered Nurse license.
This role is ideal for compassionate nurses seeking to make a meaningful impact in oncology care within a supportive and dynamic regional healthcare environment in the Southeastern United States.
