Oncology Acute Nurse

Oncology Acute Nurse

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At CommonSpirit Health, we believe in the healing power of humanity. We invite you to explore our specialty areas and pursue a career in humankindness.

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

The posted compensation range of $35.00 - $58.63 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Employment Type: Full Time

Department: Oncology

Hours/Pay Period: 72

Weekly Schedule: 7a to 7p

Shift: Day

Category: Staff Nurse

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Oncology Acute Nurse

Job Details

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Oncology Acute Nurse at Dignity Health St. Joes, you are committed to providing the highest level of patient satisfaction. Our 32-Bed Medical-Surgical-Oncology-Telemetry unit, that includes 12 monitored beds, provides unique cross-training opportunities for both experienced and new graduate nurses within this one unit. We are seeking Registered Nurses (RN) to coordinate, supervise and implement patient care based on competence, professional expertise, knowledge and evidence-based practice. Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others - with a patient-first mindset. Keen assessment skills, critical thinking, and a sense of urgency support your career advancement and you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment where you will rarely experience the same day twice. Expect to deliver care to 4-6 patients per shift.

• Administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, and chart with timely documentation
• Collaborate with a variety of other healthcare professionals such as social work, care coordination, physical therapy, occupational therapy, lab, respiratory therapy, and imaging

Job Requirements

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• AZ RN license or RN License from a Compact State.
• BLS Certification
• ACLS certification (in monitored areas).

Preferred:

• Chemotherapy certification
• One year of recent acute care experience
• One year of Oncology experience
• BSN

Where You'll Work

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center: A Legacy of Humankindness

Located in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital with a rich history of providing health, social, and support services since 1895. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, our mission of caring for the poor and underserved continues to be a driving force in everything we do.

We are a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education, and research. Our hospital is home to several internationally renowned institutes, including the Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, the Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, and the Ivy Brain Tumor Center. We also feature a verified Level I Trauma Center and are a respected center for high-risk obstetrics and other specialized medical services.

Consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report for neurology and neurosurgery, St. Joseph's is a sought-after destination for complex cases from around the world. We are proud to be a teaching hospital in a strategic alliance with Creighton University School of Medicine and Phoenix Children's Hospital.

Join us and grow your career with a team that has been consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Nursing excellence starts with you.

Are you a career fit with our CommonSpirit Health culture? To understand how we are structured, we believe in some core philosophies with the following:

We will be stronger together, achieving excellence in all we do, collaborating across the fields and growing our collective knowledge

We will let humankindness guide us as we treat every person with holistic, personalized care for the body, mind and spirit.

We will advance the science and art of nursing as innovative leaders who demonstrate the power of evidence-based, compassionate care. If you believe in working together with humankindness for all to advance the science and art of nursing - then you have found your career fit with us!

"Our hope is that you will always feel inspired, knowing you truly are the heart and soul of CommonSpirit."

– Kathleen D. Sanford, EVP, Chief Nursing Officer

Success Profile

What makes a successful Oncology Acute Nurse at St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center?

• Collaborative
• Compassionate
• Efficient
• Good Listener
• Organized
• Problem-Solver

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Your Potential Career Path

This is a snapshot of your potential career path highlights the series of job positions that help you progress towards your goals and objectives. Ultimately, your career path depends on your career values and personal goals.

While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

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Our Total Reward offerings

At CommonSpirit Health, we believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.

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