RN - Oncology (NEW GRADS) Jefferson

Highmark Health; Coal Valley (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Registered Nurse in Oncology at Jefferson Hills, PA. This full-time role focuses on assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for adult oncology patients.

Ideal for new graduates seeking a supportive environment to begin their nursing career with CPR certification and PA/eNLC licensure required. A specialty certification is preferred and leadership in clinical practice is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Current State of PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure via eNLC required.
• CPR certification required.
• Preferred certification in area of specialty.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and plan nursing care for oncology patients.
• Provide leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Mentor and role model to build the team.
• Assign or delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff levels.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate care.
• Promote patient safety and participate in quality initiatives.
• Document changes in patient condition and notify appropriate personnel.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Leadership in professional practice

Mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient safety

Education

PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure via eNLC

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in Oncology at Jefferson is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for adult oncology patients.

This role is ideal for new graduates looking to start their nursing careers in a supportive and high-quality care environment.

Highlights

• Location: Jefferson Hills, PA
• Facility: Jefferson Hospital
• Schedule: Full-time

What You'll Do

• Assess human responses and plan nursing care for individuals or families.
• Provide leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Contribute to building the team by mentoring and role modeling.
• Assign or delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skill levels.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate clinical care.
• Promote patient safety initiatives and participate in quality initiatives.
• Utilize the nursing process to implement patient care plans.
• Analyze health status and determine patient care needs.
• Document changes in patient condition and notify appropriate personnel.
• Participate in systematic peer review and seek feedback on practice.

Requirements

Education:

• Current State of PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) required.

Licenses & Certifications:

• CPR certification required.
• Preferred certification in area of specialty.

About Highmark Health

Highmark Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. As part of a 9-hospital system, they focus on transforming healthcare by providing effective services to patients and communities while valuing inclusivity and professional growth opportunities for employees.