Oncology RN: Compassionate Care & Team Leadership

Methodist Hospitals; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Hospitals in Gary, Indiana seeks a Registered Nurse to administer medications, assess patient status, and collaborate with physicians and the care team to promote healing. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and compassionate patient care across shifts.

Qualifications include an RN license, a nursing diploma, and continuing education in CPR; the position requires strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork to meet hospital standards and patient needs.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of a variety of medical equipment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and critical thinking.
• Ability to administer medications per policy and procedure.
• Ability to follow the National Patient Safety Goals.
• Ability to interpret lab and diagnostic results as it relates to patient status.
• Ability to communicate with all disciplines using SBAR.
• Ability to multitask.
• Demonstrates courteous, caring attitude and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications within the scope of practice and hospital policies.
• Assesses, evaluates, interprets and documents patients' physical and mental status.
• Identifies patient care requirements by establishing rapport with patients and families.
• Promotes patient independence by teaching care goals and self-care skills.
• Maintains quality of care by adhering to standards and documenting actions in EMR.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment per procedures and policy.
• Maintains confidentiality and continuity of care through documentation.
• Maintains professional knowledge via education and professional involvement.
• Completes annual competency and regulatory education.
• Contributes to team goals as measured by standard quality metrics.

Skills

Medical equipment knowledge

Communication skills

Medication administration

Patient safety awareness

Lab/diagnostic interpretation

SBAR communication

Multitasking

Professionalism and empathy

Clinical nursing skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

College Diploma in Nursing (required)

RN license

ACLS certification (preferred)

BLS certification

Job description

Methodist Hospitals in Gary, Indiana seeks a Registered Nurse to administer medications, assess patient status, and collaborate with physicians and the care team to promote healing. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and compassionate patient care across shifts.

Qualifications include an RN license, a nursing diploma, and continuing education in CPR; the position requires strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork to meet hospital standards and patient needs.