What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) Oncology position at Maria Parham Health?
Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology
$20,000 Commitment Bonus (2 Years)
Schedule: Full Time | Days 8a - 4:30p | No weekends and No Holidays
Location: Maria Parham Medical Center – Henderson, NC
Your Experience Matters
Maria Parham is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Connect with Our RN Recruiting Specialist
Reach out to Angie AbouZied at 615-552-0579 or email: angie.abouzied@lifepointhealth.net
Summary:
The registered nurse provides direct patient care to Oncology patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Report to: Director of Oncology
How You’ll Contribute
A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role:
- Performs critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Deliver compassionate, high-quality care across a variety of patient needs
- Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
- Ability to accept responsibility and accountability to prescribe, delegate and coordinate nursing care provided on assigned unit as required with leadership qualities.
- Documents patient care and monitors patient condition, communicating with care team, physician, patient, and family.
- Detects change in patient status, reports to appropriate health care team members and utilizes resources as dictated by the acuity. Assigns priorities to the patient’s problems with highest priority given to problems that are most urgent and critical.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation
- Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
- Evaluates learning needs of patient and /or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition and circumstances.
- Insures completion of requests for diagnostic work and support services.
- Counts narcotics according to policy and procedure.
What We Offer
Fundamental to providing outstanding care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Competitive paid time off.
- Opportunities for PTO cash-out
- PTO donation program for those in need.
- Employee assistance program that covers mental, physical, and financial wellness
- Robust employee recognition and awards programs.
- FREE Parking!
- These are just a few examples of the many benefits we offer to you
Qualifications & Requirements/Certifications:
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of North Carolina (or compact license)
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited nursing program; bachelor’s degree Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (required)
- ACLS (required)
- Chemotherapy/Biotherapy (required)
About Our Health System
Maria Parham Health is a 98-bed hospital located in Henderson, NC, and a proud member of Lifepoint Health—a leading, diversified healthcare delivery network. With hospitals and care facilities nationwide, Lifepoint is committed to making communities healthier by supporting caregivers and enhancing care quality across the country.
Whether you're just starting your career or looking for your next opportunity, Maria Parham is a place where your experience matters—from day one.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Maria Parham Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.