RN - MS Tele

Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Duration: 16 Weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Hours Experience: Minimum of 2 Years in Medical-Surgical or Telemetry setting License: Valid nursing license required Certifications: BLS Required Must-Have: Current acute care experience in the specialty of applying for within the last 12 months Must have experience with telemetry interpretation and monitoring Description: Oncology experience preferred, but not required. Staffing ratios aim for 1:4, but can be as high as 1:5. Variable weekend shifts based on unit needs. No set or blocked scheduling is available. Floating required to other Medical-Surgical Oncology units. This unit cares for all solid tumor cancers from new diagnosis through treatment and end-of-life care assistance. There is a heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention. Cares for patients that present true medical-surgical issues. The most common patient diagnoses include: Breast Cancer Lung Cancer Prostate Cancer Pancreatic Cancer Colon Cancer Esophageal Cancer Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy. Special procedures include managing infection prevention and supporting patients transitioning through their cancer journey. Interdisciplinary support includes assistance from physical therapy, respiratory services, social services, and pharmacy. Candidates must be aware of an urgent compliance process related to fingerprinting requirements. References are required from professional sources, with one reference from a managerial position. Candidates must have completed education from an accredited nursing program. All candidates must possess a valid compact or state nursing license at the time of submission. No coworker references accepted. Travelers who have recently worked with the organization are not eligible for re-hire.