What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN-SURGICAL-ONCOLOGY 3EC position at Union Health?
You belong at Union!
The Surgical Oncology RN’s plays a key role in providing the highest quality of patient care while the patient is in at Union Health. 3ec provides care of patients after general surgery, and also provides care of cancer patients undergoing treatment or experiencing diagnosis related concerns.
Join us as we provide compassionate service and high-quality care to the Wabash Valley Communities. We are committed to helping you find a role that recognizes your interests, expertise, and talent and helping you achieve your long-term career goals and aspirations. At Union, you’ll experience an inclusive environment in which you are empowered to be your best self every day.
Proud to be Magnet Designated: Join a team recognized for nursing excellence, quality patient outcomes, and a commitment to professional growth. Our Magnet culture fosters collaboration, evidence-based practice, and continuous learning to help you thrive in your nursing career.
This unit is led by Nursing Care Manager, Jennifer Meyer. She has been with Union Health since 2009 and has been leading this unit since 2017.
Essential & valuable nursing skills gained on this unit:
- Care of the surgical patient post-operative to discharge
- Care of CVAD and PICC lines
- Wound vac and wound care
- Foley insertion and care of CBI
- Nasogastric tube insertion and maintenance
- Ostomy care and teaching
- Chemotherapy administration
- Chest tube care and maintenance
- Epidural care and maintenance
- JP and Accordian drain care and maintenance
- Blood product administration
Unit Successes and Designation:
- Daisy Award winner 2020 and 2022
Unit Culture:
- 8-week new graduate RN orientation
- Preceptor support
- New graduate residency program
- Nurse Apprentice program
- Nurse Extern program
RN job details:
Essential Job Duties:
- Collaborates with the physician or manager to determine needs of patients
- Completes the routine physical assessment using common assessment skills in a systematic manner.
- Contributes to plan of care for pre-defined patient problems.
- Respects patients' rights, including the right to inform, privacy, confidentiality, and the right to refuse care.
- Assists with patient education to promote self-care and patient independence.
- Follows company policies and procedures and department protocols.
- Assists the physician with special procedures.
Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited ASN or BSN program
- Must have Indiana RN license
- Previous RN experience preferred
License/Certification:
- BLS certification
- IN RN license
In addition to competitive pay, Union co-workers enjoy:
- Part-time and Full-time schedules
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Paid Time Off starting day one.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.
- Career Paths
- Success Sharing
- 403b Retirement Employer Match.
- Much More!
Be part of an organization that is dedicated to your work-life balance, career, growth, and development. Union Health, U Matter and U Belong.
How can we help? Call us at 812-238-7827 or email us at recruiting@union.health
Please note that the salary information provided on the career site for this position opening may not necessarily reflect the accurate compensation associated with the role.
We encourage candidates to inquire further and engage in direct communication with Union Health for comprehensive salary details.
As an EOE/AA employer, Union Hospital, Inc. will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.
Salary : $5,250