Registered Nurse - Oncology - Part Time
Sanford Health
Summary
Our Oncology unit specializes in the care of oncology patients, including hematology and bone marrow transplant. This floor is a great place to refine your assessment skills and become educated in the fast paced evolving science of cancer treatment and management. Nurses who select oncology have the opportunity to care for a group of medically complex patients with rare disorders and cancers. There are ongoing educational opportunities with world class physicians to promote professional development of nurses. Nurses have the ability to grow into oncology certified nurses, chemotherapy trained and/or bone marrow transplant certified. This is a great place for nurses with a passion for patient connection and individualized care.
Job description
Department Details
Our Oncology unit specializes in the care of oncology patients, including hematology and bone marrow transplant. This floor is a great place to refine your assessment skills and become educated in the fast paced evolving science of cancer treatment and management. Nurses who select oncology have the opportunity to care for a group of medically complex patients with rare disorders and cancers. There are ongoing educational opportunities with world class physicians to promote professional development of nurses. Nurses have the ability to grow into oncology certified nurses, chemotherapy trained and/or bone marrow transplant certified. This is a great place for nurses with a passion for patient connection and individualized care.
Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients.
Job Description
Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care. Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting. Cares for patients in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up as patients move along the continuum of care. Responsible for the planning and coordination of care, patient assessment, patient education, triage, and various other nursing interventions. Functions within the scope and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Sanford Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct.
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited nursing program required, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred. Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited nursing program
- Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred
- Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing
- Possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state
- Obtains and maintains required department specific competencies and certifications
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.