Registered Nurse - Inpatient Hematology/Oncology

University of Vermont Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Flexible spending account

403b Retirement Plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, VT, seeks an experienced Hematology/Oncology nurse for our 32-bed unit. You will care for patients at various cancer stages, administering chemotherapy and supportive therapies while educating patients and families.

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is essential. Requirements include active Vermont RN licensure (or compact), ADN, and at least 1 year of RN experience.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.
• ADN required; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for hematology/oncology inpatients with solid tumors and hematologic malignancies.
• Administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, and immunotherapies; manage treatment-related symptoms.
• Educate patients and families; collaborate with Physicians, LNAs, pharmacists, social workers, and case managers.
• Support professional growth through CARP and certifications.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

RN licensure (Vermont or compact)

ADN required

BSN preferred

Job description

Unit Description:

As a Hematology/Oncology Nurse on our 32-bed inpatient unit, you will provide care for patients with solid tumors and hematologic malignancies at various stages of their cancer journey. Our team administers chemotherapy, biotherapy, and immunotherapies while managing treatment-related symptoms and providing exceptional patient and family education and support.

Working collaboratively with Physicians, LNAs, Oncology Pharmacists, Social Workers, Case Managers, Palliative Care Specialists, Clinical Dietitians, PTs, and RTs, we deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care. We encourage professional growth through certifications, conferences, specialty courses, and advancement opportunities through our Clinical Advancement and Recognition Program (CARP).

EDUCATION: Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required. ADN required; BSN preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Greater than one year of RN experience required. Clinical experience requirements may vary by unit.

Per diem nurses must work a minimum of 300 hours per calendar year, including one 8-hour holiday shift. Requirements are prorated based on hire date and may be met across eligible per diem roles at UVMMC.

Incentives:

No required call. Per diem shift differentials: $2.50 Days, $4.50 Evenings, $6.00 Nights, $8.00 Weekend Days, $10.50 Weekend Evenings, and $12.00 Weekend Nights.

Links:

Learn About The Miller Building (uvmhealth.org)

Requirements:

• Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.
• ADN required, BSN preferred.
• Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit.

Our Total Rewards Package includes:

• Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Benefits (403b)
• Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term, Short-Term)
• Paid time Time Off

Joining our team has its perks:

• We encourage professional growth and development
• We ensure our nurses are truly happy and feel valued
• We offer structured preceptorships and continuing education
• We are committed to great patient ratios
• Our team culture is unlike what you'll find at other hospitals
• We've made significant investments in safe patient handling and mobility equipment
• Nurses truly have a voice here through our shared governance

About the Area

Located in Burlington, the cultural hub of Vermont, you'll find all of the amenities of the best small cities, alongside the very best skiing and riding in the east (with six ski resorts within an hour of downtown). In Burlington, everyone can truly find what they're looking for to unwind; from Nordic skiing to mountain biking to backcountry touring.

Burlington has a robust food and music scene, with entertainment options for all ages. Designated the "Healthiest City in the USA" by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Burlington ranked highest in exercise, and among the lowest in obesity, diabetes and other indicators of ill health.

We offer a quality of life that is second to none in Burlington, the cultural hub of Vermont. With exciting signing incentives and relocation assistance, moving to Vermont has never been an easier decision.