RN – Oncology/Palliative

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated RN Residents for its Oncology/Palliative Unit. This role offers the chance to provide compassionate care to patients battling cancer, while working alongside experienced caregivers in a supportive environment. The position requires a commitment to excellence in patient care, with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and are ready to join a team that values collaboration and innovation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing school and hold a current RN license.
• One year of acute care RN experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and implement patient care plans.
• Monitor and document patient conditions and administer medications.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Patient Education

Care Plan Implementation

BLS Certification

Education

Registered Nurse Licensure

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

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Join Cleveland Clinic’s Hillcrest Hospital, where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are like family. Hillcrest Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Caregivers in our 3 Seidman Oncology/Palliative Unit provide medical, neurological, and telemetry care for inpatient and observation patients with cancer, receiving cancer treatments, or other related diagnoses.

A caregiver in this position works 7:00pm – 7:30am.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide direct nursing care.
• Implement, monitor, evaluate, update, and revise patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, document, and communicate patients’ conditions.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.
• Educate patients and their families.
• Complete ONS Chemo/Bio course within two years of hire if employed on units where chemo is administered.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• One year of current acute care RN experience; military RN experience considered.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Preferred qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients. Learn more about our benefits: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extended periods.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
• Medium Work - exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.