Medical Oncology Nurse

Medical Oncology Nurse at TriStar Centennial Medical Center summary:
The Medical Oncology Nurse at TriStar Centennial Medical Center provides compassionate care to cancer patients, as well as coordinates treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. This role involves performing nursing assessments, administering treatments, and maintaining a therapeutic environment for patients undergoing oncology care. The position offers numerous benefits and opportunities for career development in a prestigious healthcare facility recognized for excellence in patient care.

Description

Sign-On Bonus available for qualified RN candidates

Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At TriStar Centennial Medical Center Sarah Cannon, our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a Medical Oncology Nurse to join our healthcare family.

On 3 Central at Sarah Cannon, we specialize in Solid Tumor Oncology, Hematology Oncology, and Surgical Oncology patients. Our patients do not have long stays, but they come frequently for their treatments, so we get to build lasting relationships with them & their families. We give high dose chemotherapy, Blood/Electrolyte Replacements, Post Investigational Drug Monitoring, Pre/Post-Surgical Care, and Hospice and Palliative Care. We recognize that oncology is a highly specialized skill and only float our oncology nurses between the medical oncology and BMT unit, as these two units are "closed floating sister units".

Benefits

TriStar Centennial Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

Colleague recognition program

Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At TriStar Centennial Medical Center, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse's path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Medical Oncology Nurse opportunity.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Registered Nurse performs direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act.

Utilizes therapeutic communication in daily practice. Maintains a safe therapeutic environment. Identifies nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient. Registered Nurse plans individualized patient care while utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Participates in performance improvement activities. Provides care and coordinates participation that fosters the goals of the hospital's mission and vision statement.

When acting in Charge Nurse role, registered nurses are responsible for day-to-day activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care in a therapeutic environment. Make staff assignments based on patient need, acuity and the skill of the staff. Serve as role models and clinical resource for the staff. Respond in a timely manner to requests for information or follow-up with physician, staff or patient issues.
What you will do in this role:

You will perform nursing assessments, diagnosis, care plan, and implementation of treatment for all assigned patients

You will perform initial triage evaluation and assign acuity level to patients;

You will administer treatments, medications, and procedures within scope of practice

You will participate in coordination of care with management staff, team leader, physicians, department staff and ancillary services

You will be responsible for delegation of duties to technical support staff maintaining accountability of delegation.

What qualifications you will need:

Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Registered Nurse: Current TN licensure or compact licensure

ONS Chemo / Biotherapy Fundamentals Provider, or ONS Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate Provider, or Bachelors Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma, or Associate Degree must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date

TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 740+ bed comprehensive facility. We offer medical and surgical programs. These include behavioral health and 24-hour emergency. These also include heart and vascular and imaging. These also include neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, rehabilitation, sleep disorder, and women's services. We are an affiliate of TriStar Health. TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 43-acre campus. We are home to TriStar Centennial Heart & Vascular Center. We are home to TriStar Centennial Women's Hospital. Our campus includes The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, TriStar Centennial Advanced Joint Replacement Institute and TriStar Centennial Parthenon Pavilion.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career We are interviewing candidates for our Medical Oncology Nurse opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Keywords:
Medical Oncology, Nurse, Oncology Nurse, Patient Care, Chemotherapy, Healthcare, HCA Healthcare, Nursing Assessment, Clinical Care, Palliative Care

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