Med Surg RN Oncology

Iansociety; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

George Washington University Hospital seeks a full-time Med Surg RN Oncology for day shift on a high-acuity academic unit. The nurse delivers evidence-based med-surg and oncology care to adult patients, including complex chemotherapy, symptom management, and perioperative support.

Responsibilities include assessment, care planning, medication and chemo administration, patient and family education, and coordination with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in DC (or compact eligible).
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS preferred.
• Oncology/chemo certification preferred.
• Experience with EHR and med-surg/oncology nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct med-surg oncology nursing care to adult patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care plans.
• Administer medications, chemotherapy, and supportive therapies safely and accurately.
• Monitor patient status, interpret clinical data, and respond promptly to changes in condition.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate complex care.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, symptom management, and discharge plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Precept and mentor new nurses and students in an academic teaching environment.
• Participate in quality improvement, research, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Follow infection prevention, safety, and hospital policies to ensure a safe care environment.
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and clinical excellence.

Skills

Med-Surg nursing

Oncology nursing

Chemotherapy administration

Patient assessment

Care planning

EHR documentation

IV therapy

Patient education

Vital signs monitoring

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

OCN preferred

Chemo/Biotherapy certification preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

George Washington University Hospital seeks a full-time Med Surg RN Oncology for day shift on a high-acuity academic unit. The nurse delivers evidence-based med-surg and oncology care to adult patients, including complex chemotherapy, symptom management, and perioperative support. Responsibilities include assessment, care planning, medication and chemo administration, patient and family education, and coordination with an interdisciplinary team. RNs participate in teaching, research, and quality initiatives, benefiting from exposure to advanced technology, complex cases, and continuous learning in a diverse, urban academic medical center.

• Provide direct med-surg oncology nursing care to adult patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care plans
• Administer medications, chemotherapy, and supportive therapies safely and accurately
• Monitor patient status, interpret clinical data, and respond promptly to changes in condition
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate complex care
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, symptom management, and discharge plans
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record and ensure regulatory compliance
• Precept and mentor new nurses and students in an academic teaching environment
• Participate in quality improvement, research, and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Follow infection prevention, safety, and hospital policies to ensure a safe care environment
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and clinical excellence

• Medical-surgical nursing
• Oncology nursing
• Chemotherapy administration
• Patient assessment and triage
• Care planning and coordination
• Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation
• IV therapy and central line management
• Patient and family education
• Vital signs and hemodynamic monitoring
• Infection prevention and control

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

• Active RN license in DC (or compact eligible)
• BLS certification
• ACLS preferred
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred
• Chemo/Biotherapy certification preferred
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR)
• Experience in med-surg and/or oncology nursing