Registered Nurse - MS/Tele

Oncology Nurse Position

Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Oncology Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive care to adult and geriatric patients diagnosed with various cancers, including endometrial, bladder, renal, ovarian, and cervical cancers. Our unit specializes in providing treatments such as chemotherapy, clinical trials, brachytherapy, and CBI, with a heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient falls management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients with cancer diagnoses, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.
• Administer chemotherapy treatments and monitor patients for adverse reactions.
• Participate in clinical trials and assist in data collection and documentation.
• Perform specialized procedures such as brachytherapy and neobladder care.
• Implement infection prevention protocols and ensure a safe environment for patients.
• Monitor telemetry readings, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond appropriately to changes in patient conditions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and utilize rapid response teams as needed.
• Perform feeding tube care and management, including IV therapy, blood product administration, and central line maintenance.
• Utilize computerized charting systems, specifically EPIC, to accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of 2 years of experience in Med Surg/Tele nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Proficiency in medical-surgical and telemetry nursing, with the ability to interpret dysrhythmias and provide appropriate interventions.
• Experience in oncology-specific procedures such as chemotherapy administration and brachytherapy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Preferred certification in Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy.

Work Schedule:

Staffing ratios aim for 1:4, but may be adjusted to 1:5 based on unit needs. Weekends are variable based on unit needs.

Parking Information:

Agency staff have the following parking permit options (purchased through CampusParc at osu.campusparc.com): The WB and CXS permits require annual payment upfront and are not available as monthly permits. The WMC permit is available monthly. WMC Monthly Permit: 24/7 access to the Wexner Medical Center Garage — $224.80/month or $748.58 per 100 days. WB Annual Permit: 9th Avenue East and West Garages on weekends and holidays; West Campus WB/WC lots 24/7 with shuttle service — $196.20/year. CXS Annual Permit: 9th Avenue East and West Garages on weekends and holidays; Buckeye CX and West Campus lots 24/7 — $393.96/year. WB Parking Details: Parking is available in West Campus Carmack Lots 2 and 3, approximately 1.7 miles from OSU Wexner Medical Center. The Pink Shuttle runs every 3–5 minutes during peak times and reaches the medical center in approximately 8–9 minutes. Weekend garage access is available from Friday at 2:00 p.m. through Monday at 8:00 a.m. Outside those hours, regular hourly garage rates apply. Refund Information: Prorated refunds may be available for unused future months on annual permits. Current and prior months are not refundable. Cancel by 6:30 p.m. on the last business day of the month to avoid the next charge. Refund checks may take 3–5 weeks. Please note: Parking costs and options are subject to change per CampusParc policies.