RN - Oncology Nurse Specialist

RN - Oncology Nurse Specialist

Chapel Hill, NC $67,009 - $83,099 a year

Full Time

Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available for Qualified Candidates.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our Cancer Center team in a full-time day shift role within a prominent healthcare facility serving the Southeastern United States region. This position involves planning and delivering professional nursing care aligned with established policies and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify care needs.
• Develop, organize, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Ensure a safe and supportive environment for patients and staff.
• Serve as charge nurse when assigned, overseeing unit operations.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient care documentation.
• Administer medications as prescribed by physicians.
• Recognize and respond promptly to life-threatening situations.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Monitor care quality using outcome-based indicators.
• Participate actively in cost containment and accurate patient service billing.
• Adapt care approaches to meet age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs.
• Support patients' cultural and spiritual practices within medical guidelines.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience

No prior experience required; new graduates encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in a Compact state or the relevant regional licensure.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of age-specific developmental, physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual patient needs.
• Physical ability to perform duties including standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
• Ability to communicate patient needs clearly and observe patient conditions accurately.
• Willingness to work in environments with potential exposure to infectious materials.