RN Resident - Oncology/Palliative

Cleveland Clinic; Mayfield Heights (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks compassionate Registered Nurses for its Oncology/Palliative Unit. In this rewarding role, you will provide vital nursing care to patients undergoing cancer treatments, ensuring their comfort and well-being. You will collaborate with a dedicated team of caregivers, utilizing advanced technology and best practices to deliver world-class patient care. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow in a supportive environment, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patients' lives. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to join a leading healthcare organization, 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and implement patient care plans.
• Monitor and document patients' conditions and educate families.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Patient Education

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology/Palliative

Join Cleveland Clinic's Hillcrest Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are 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 who have cancer, are receiving cancer treatments, are receiving other related treatments, and have other related diagnoses.

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

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

1. Provide direct nursing care.
2. Implement, monitor, evaluate, update, and revise patient care plans.
3. Monitor, record, document, and communicate patients' conditions.
4. Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
5. Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
6. Assess and coordinate patients' discharge needs.
7. Educate patients and their families.
8. 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:

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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

1. Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN).

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

Physical Requirements:

1. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
2. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
3. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
4. Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
5. Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
6. 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.
7. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.