Oncology Registered Nurse RN

Company: Henrico Doctors' Hospital Forest
Location: Richmond
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Description IntroductionDo you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at Henrico Doctors' Hospital Forest have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a(an) Oncology Registered Nurse RN you can be a part of change.BenefitsHenrico Doctors' Hospital Forest, 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.Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a (an) Oncology Registered Nurse RN. We want your knowledge and expertise!Job Summary and QualificationsAt Henrico Doctors' Hospital, we are seeking highly-skilled and compassionate RN to deliver exceptional care to our oncology patients. As an Oncology Registered Nurse, you are responsible for demonstrating comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the principles of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgical interventions. Oncology Care Unit is a 25-bed, remote telemetry unit. In addition to having comprehensive knowledge of chemotherapy agents, you will also demonstrate this knowledge and skill in the caring for all types of infusion lines, including but not limited to port-a-caths and PICC lines.
  • You must be proficient in time management and communication skills
  • You will provide pre-operative and post-operative care for a wide variety of surgical oncology cases (PCA, Epidurals, wound care, surgical drains, etc.)
  • You will assess, monitor, record, report, and follow through on symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
  • You will consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and modify the plan of care, as indicated by the patient's responses and conditions
  • You will work closely with oncology-certified nurses and cancer experts with the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute and Virginia Cancer Institute to create and implement a care plan to meet each patient's needs.
  • Our nursing staff cares for patients on hospice/end of life care as well as supporting families during the transition
  • You will provide individualized education for the patient, family, and/or caregiver throughout the continuum of careWhat qualifications you will need:
    • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (BSN preferred)
    • Current Registered Nurse license in Virginia or a compact license
    • Current American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS or BCLS) Certification
    • Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification preferred (required after 1 year of employment)
    • Certification as an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred has provided quality healthcare services to the Richmond community since 1974. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 340-bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities. The hospital offers a full range of healthcare services, with specialties in trauma, cardiovascular and neurological care, women's health, oncology, and groundbreaking diagnostic imaging. We are a national trendsetter in kidney transplants through the Virginia Transplant Center. As part of the Virginia Institute of Robotic Surgery, we drive the state in minimally invasive procedures with da Vinci robotic-assisted surgeries.We are proud to be the recipient of several national awards. The awards include Top 100 Hospital by Truven Health Analytics -, 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiology Services and Treatment of Stroke, and Healthgrades Stroke Care Excellence Award. We have many other Five-Star clinical achievements recognizing our heart, stroke, and critical care programs.At Henrico Doctors' Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies - by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Oncology Registered Nurse RN opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.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.

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