Med Surg RN Oncology

Careerwebsite; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); 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 in Washington, DC seeks a Med Surg RN Oncology for full-time day shifts on a high-acuity unit. You will care for adults receiving cancer therapies, perform assessments, administer meds/chemotherapy if certified, and coordinate care with learners and researchers.

In a fast-paced academic setting, you will educate patients and families, participate in quality and safety initiatives, mentor students, and support new protocols while advancing your skills in

Qualifications

• Must have oncology and med-surg nursing experience.
• Ability to administer chemotherapy/biotherapy (certification preferred).
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and care coordination skills.
• Experience with EHR documentation and interprofessional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based med-surg oncology nursing care to adult patients.
• Administer medications and chemotherapy/biotherapy (if certified).
• Perform comprehensive assessments and monitor patient status.
• Coordinate care with physicians, pharmacists, and teams.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and discharge plans.
• Precept and mentor students and new staff in an academic setting.
• Engage in quality improvement and safety initiatives.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Med-surg nursing

Chemotherapy administration

Patient assessment

IV therapy

EHR documentation

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Team collaboration

Education

Active RN license in DC or compact

BLS certification

ACLS certification preferred

OCN certification preferred

Chemotherapy/biotherapy administration certification preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

George Washington University Hospital seeks a Med Surg RN Oncology for full-time day shifts on a high-acuity oncology/medical-surgical unit. As part of a 395-bed academic medical center in Washington, DC, you will care for complex adult patients receiving cancer therapies and tertiary-level services. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, medication and chemotherapy administration (if certified), care coordination, and patient/family education. You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with physicians, learners, and researchers, contributing to quality, safety, and evidence-based practice while advancing your skills in academic medicine.

• Deliver evidence-based med-surg oncology nursing care to a diverse adult patient population
• Administer medications, chemotherapy/biotherapy (if certified), and treatments safely and accurately
• Continuously assess, monitor, and document patient status using EHR systems
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary teams on care plans
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and discharge plans
• Precept and mentor students and new staff in an academic teaching environment
• Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and evidence-based practice projects
• Support research activities and implementation of new protocols and technologies
• Advocate for patient safety, comfort, and culturally competent care
• Work rotating day shifts with occasional weekends/holidays as required by the unit

• Oncology nursing
• Medical-surgical nursing
• Chemotherapy/biotherapy administration
• Patient assessment and monitoring
• IV therapy and central line management
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation
• Care coordination and discharge planning
• Patient and family education
• Evidence-based practice and quality improvement
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration

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

• Active RN license in DC (or compact equivalent as applicable)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred or obtained shortly after hire
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred
• Chemotherapy/biotherapy administration certification preferred
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems