RN-Charge - Oncology

UAB St. Vincent's; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their oncology unit. This role involves coordinating unit staffing, leading a team, and ensuring high-quality patient care for individuals with cancer and related medical conditions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical assessment and patient management. With a focus on teamwork and communication, you'll play a vital role in enhancing patient outcomes and supporting nursing staff. Join a compassionate team committed to making a difference in patients' lives during their most challenging times.

Qualifications

• 1 year of job-specific experience required along with professional licensure.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staffing and ensure quality patient care in the oncology unit.
• Assign and monitor nursing staff during shifts and evaluate patient care effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Care

Staff Management

Clinical Assessment

Education

Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse

BLS Certification

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Oncology
• Schedule: Fulltime Nights; 3 - 12 hour shifts, 7pm - 7am
• Hospital: St. Vincent's East
• Location: Birmingham, AL

5 East, Oncology is a 22-bed unit that specializes in the care of patients with a diagnosis or history of cancer. 5E also sees a variety of medical-surgical patients ranging from pneumonia and COPD to CHF and diabetes. Common surgical procedures for 5 East include biopsies, EGDs, lithotripsy, and cholecystectomies.

What You Will Do

Coordinate unit staffing and provide leadership while ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care in assigned area.

• Assign, direct, educate and monitor nursing and support staff during assigned shift. Contribute to or perform performance evaluations of staff.
• Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments, ensuring that population appropriate patient care is given.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of patient care and identify any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
• Respond to complaints about patient care and manage through established channels.
• May provide input for hiring, training, directing, development and evaluating of staff.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.