Registered Nurse - Surgical Oncology

$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Department:  Surgical Oncology

Daily Work Times:  7:00pm-7:30am

Shift: Full-Time Nights

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours:  72

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse delivers quality nursing care through the utilization of the nursing process.  Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.  Carries out functions according to hospital policy, the hospital mission, and standards of practice defined by professional and regulatory guidelines.  Directs, coordinates and delegates activities in order to foster patient/family centered care.

Responsibilities:

1. Assesses the physical, psychosocial, and educational needs of the patient.
2. Plans and implements nursing care according to patient and family needs.
3. Makes appropriate interventions based upon individual patient needs.
4. Evaluates patient responses to nursing interventions.
5. Assumes personal responsibility for quality patient care, patient satisfaction, environment and professional development.

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse license
• BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required by the end of unit orientation
• ACLS certification is required within 6 months of hire for KCC Critical Care Unit, Interventional Radiology, or Weisberg Special Procedure Suite

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing preferred
• Oncology experience preferred
• Medical/Surgical experience preferred