Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology

Overview

Sentara RMH Medical Center is now hiring a Registered Nurse for the Medical Oncology unit. This is a 36-bed medical-surgical & telemetry unit with a subpopulation of oncology, chemotherapy, and end-of-life care.  Our team provides compassionate high-quality care to a diverse patient population.

Sign on bonus up to $20,000 offered with no commitment! Also enjoy other perks such as:

• Flexible self-scheduling
• Team-building activities
• Professional growth opportunities at the unit, hospital, and system-wide level
• A strong culture of teamwork, support, and accountability
• Use of EPIC electronic medical record
• Supportive staffing with:
  • RN ratios of 1:6 with charge nurse & PCT support
  • PCT ratios of 1:8-13 with charge nurse & RN support

Education

Associates Degree – Nursing

OR

Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing

Certification/Licensure

Registered Nurse

Experience

Previous acute care experience preferred, but not required

Duties/Responsibilities

The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible for performing a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence- based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.

Transition to Practice/Nurse Residency Program

This 10-week TTP program focuses on the orientation transition experience with intentional knowledge support and skill acquisition for practice in Medical-Surgical areas. For new graduates, this TTP program is the start of a comprehensive 6-month residency program to support your transition to practice.

Program includes:

• Formal delivery of fundamental nursing concepts and standards with in-person sessions utilizing case studies, gaming, simulation, and skills labs
• Exposure to Sentara policies and evidence-based practice guidelines
• Hands-on experience alongside a trained nurse preceptor
• Opportunity to share your experiences/ networking with peers in a safe, protected environment
• A series of virtual professional development sessions with mentoring (optional for experienced nurses)