Cancer Care RN - Coordinated, Patient-Centered Nursing

Tucson Medical Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TMCH Cancer Center Orange Grove in Tucson is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate patient care with the multidisciplinary team, applying the nursing process and critical thinking to maintain patient safety and well‑being.

The role requires an active Arizona RN license and BLS certification; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred and one year of acute care experience is desirable. EP lab competency is valued; duties include direct patient care, charting, rounds, and collaboration with physicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• One year of nursing experience in acute care preferred.
• Current Arizona RN licensure and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure safe patient care.
• Writes or obtains initial nursing histories, assesses patients' conditions and develops individual care plans; maintains patient documentation.
• Receives and reviews preceding shift reports and floor nurse reports; makes complete rounds of all units, and notes patients' condition.
• Notifies appropriate physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
• Educates assigned personnel and reinforces patient instructional needs with patient and family.

Skills

Direct patient care

Critical care procedures

Communication with staff and doctors

12-lead EKG interpretation

EP lab procedures competency

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

TMCH Cancer Center Orange Grove in Tucson is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate patient care with the multidisciplinary team, applying the nursing process and critical thinking to maintain patient safety and well‑being.

The role requires an active Arizona RN license and BLS certification; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred and one year of acute care experience is desirable. EP lab competency is valued; duties include direct patient care, charting, rounds, and collaboration with physicians.