PRN Oncology RN Days

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oncology Nurse role at Baptist Health in Louisville, KY focuses on holistic cancer care within a 24-bed unit. It involves chemotherapy administration, pain management, and careful patient monitoring, with emphasis on critical thinking and family support.

New graduate nurses are welcome, and a multidisciplinary team supports professional growth while ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky RN license is required.
• BCLS certification required.
• Chemo/ONS certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
• Establish and maintain a plan for delivery of nursing care.
• Provide compassionate care with strong critical thinking in oncology settings.
• Serve as a patient and family resource through the cancer journey.

Skills

Critical thinking

Compassionate care

Communication

Education

RN license (Kentucky)

BCLS certification

Chemo/ONS certification within 6 months

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

About the Unit:

Oncology is a 24 bed all private unit that is devoted to holistic care of cancer patients and their families. This challenging environment provides for development of critical thinking skills and head-to-toe assessments, including the care and administration of chemotherapy, pain management, and specialized cancer care. A basic understanding of dysrhythmias is required for oncology patients who may require cardiac monitoring. A multi- disciplinary team of doctors, nurses, dietitians, social workers, and massage therapists provide support to the oncology patients. New Graduate Nurses are welcome.

Job Duties:

The Oncology Nurse assesses and identifies patient needs and implements appropriate interventions. The Nurse establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care; assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems; and performs technical aspects of care competently. Oncology nurses must have strong critical thinking skills while providing compassionate care. The Oncology nurse also acts as a family and patient resource to guide them through all stages of the patient's cancer journey.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience

Active Kentucky RN License

BCLS required

Chemo/ONS certification required within 6 months

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.