What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Oncology Clinic - Medical Oncology position at UW Health?
Description:
Work Schedule:
100% FTE, day shift. No weekends or holidays. Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. You will work primarily on site. After successful onboarding and pending operational capabilities you may potentially be able to work one day a week remote from home. You will work at Eastpark Medical Center and University Hospital.
Be part of something remarkable.
Come work for the UW Health Carbone Cancer Center - the only comprehensive cancer center in the state of Wisconsin - as designated by the National Cancer Institute!
We are seeking a Registered Nurse to:
Join a team of REMARKABLE nurses that use compassion and teamwork to care for their inspiring patients in the Oncology Clinics.
Connect and form therapeutic relationships with patients.
Care for patients receiving chemotherapy, supportive care medications for cancer and hematologic conditions, blood transfusions, bone marrow transplants, and CAR-T cell therapy in an outpatient setting
Use targeted assessment skills to assess patients during visits and via telephone triage and online patient portal.
Participate in ongoing oncology educational and growth opportunities.
Hear from a nurse in the Oncology Clinic about what makes her role rewarding
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work,
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
- A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
- A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
- Graduate of school of nursing Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
- 6 months of RN experience Required
- Relevant Inpatient RN experience Preferred
- Ambulatory experience Preferred
- Relevant oncology experience Preferred
- Chemotherapy experience Preferred
- Experience with Venous Access Devices (VADs) and IV skills Preferred
- Registration as a registered nurse in the state where employed or licensure in a state in the licensure compact Upon Hire Required
- Current CPR/BLS certification Upon Hire Required
- Certification in specialty area of practice Preferred
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
Eastpark Medical Center - UW Health's state-of-the-art ambulatory facility located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Blvd. transforms the patient experience. It is home to many specialties, including women's complex care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging and laboratory services and innovative clinical trials.
