Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Oncology

Job Description

Job Description

As a Registered Nurse in Medical Surgical Oncology , your insights and contributions to patient care are highly valued and encouraged at every level. Whether through collaborative interactions with your direct supervisor or through more structured avenues such as hospital councils and national nursing initiatives, you will play a crucial role in shaping decisions that enhance patient outcomes and advance the nursing profession.

Job Overview and Qualifications

Under the general guidance of the Charge Nurse or Unit Director, the staff nurse is responsible for delivering direct nursing care and coordinating with ancillary units and physicians during assigned shifts. Working alongside other management team members, this role is essential for maintaining high-quality patient care services within the unit. The clinical RN will assess, plan, implement, evaluate, delegate, and coordinate treatment plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and the patient.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate the patient's condition upon admission and during each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in their status.
• Carry out procedures, monitoring, or other tasks as directed by medical providers, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of care in the patient's medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient's response, and take appropriate actions if any adverse reactions occur.
• Deliver outstanding care by responding swiftly to patient requests, anticipating their needs, and addressing them proactively.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, potential side effects, and follow-up care, ensuring clarity by simplifying complex medical terms.

Qualifications Required:

Licensure and Certification:

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas or a Compact state
• BCLS certification
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration Course within six months of hire

Education:

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Experience:

• No prior experience required

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of nursing experience
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification
• Proficiency in computer skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team to ensure quality care

Benefits

Our organization offers a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, lifestyle, career, and retirement of our team members. The available plans and programs include:

• Extensive benefits covering medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support , including complimentary counseling and referral services
• Time off programs for paid time off, family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement options , featuring a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (depending on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and financial wellbeing counseling
• Educational support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, scholarships for dependents, and a partnership with a nursing college
• Additional benefits for fertility and family planning, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Nurses are essential to healthcare delivery and are the backbone of the system. We are committed to providing nurses with the necessary tools and resources to deliver exceptional patient care, advocate for the profession, and help shape the future of nursing.

Senior Leadership

Our facility is a 300+ bed full-service hospital located in El Paso, offering the region's only Level III trauma center . We provide a wide range of services, including emergency care, cardiac care, women’s services, pediatric care, NICU, cancer care, and more. We are a leading healthcare provider in El Paso and the surrounding areas.

Our organization has been recognized multiple times as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute. In recent years, we have invested approximately $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If you see this opportunity as the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply for the Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Oncology position. All applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted by our team. We are actively interviewing, so apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.