What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - R5 Oncology position at UVM Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital?
Unit Description: R5 is a unit that specializes in Oncology and End of Life care. We work closely with our Palliative care team, whose office is located on R5. Oncology care ranges from, symptom management, radiation, Chemo (IV and oral), medication side effects and Oncological Emergencies. When starting on R5 you will not be required to hang IV chemo for the first 6 months to one year. When you become comfortable with the R5 population we will train you in chemo administration. We currently have a Full Time (36hr/wk) Night Shift position available.
On-Call: Not Required
Incentives: $10,000 Sign on bonus. Subject to tax withholdings and also prorated for any part time positions (additional terms and conditions apply).
Requirements:
- Current RN licensure recognized by the State of New York required.
- Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit.
Our Total Rewards Package includes:
- Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Benefits (403b)
- Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term, Short-Term)
- Paid time Time Off
Joining our team has its perks:
- We encourage professional growth and development
- We ensure our nurses are truly happy and feel valued
- We offer structured preceptorships and continuing education
- We are committed to great patient ratios
- Our team culture is unlike what you'll find at other hospitals
- We've made significant investments in safe patient handling and mobility equipment
- Nurses truly have a voice here through our shared governance
About the Area:
The Champlain Valley is characterized by its working landscapes; undulating hills, meadows and pastures rolling down to the waters of giant Lake Champlain, the largest lake in the U.S. behind the Great Lakes. Plattsburgh, a picturesque community of 38,000, offers a cost of living just below the national average. The perfect place to raise a family, the area features excellent schools both public and private. The State University of New York also has a branch here with 6,200 students boasting a large international population and solid nursing program. Site Selection Magazine has chosen Plattsburgh as a top city in the nation for business development for the past eight years.
In addition, Policom Corp has ranked Plattsburgh as the top micropolitan in New York and the 27th in the nation. As far as recreational opportunities, Plattsburgh and the Champlain Valley offer incredible year-round activities. From boating, biking, and fishing in the summer, to skiing and ice skating in the winter months. Nearby Lake Placid, host of the 1980 Winter Olympics and 2023 FISU World University Games, is a hub for recreation. The historic Strand Theater serves as the anchor of downtown Plattsburgh, and dozens of museums and historic attractions share the region's rich history.
With exciting relocation and signing incentives and assistance, moving to upstate New York has never been an easier decision.
The University of Vermont Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $38 - $57