RN - Registered Nurse Oncology - Acton Road Hematology Oncology - Flexi (801)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Alabama; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading academic medical center in Alabama as a Registered Nurse in Oncology. This role offers the opportunity to provide specialized nursing care to patients with hematologic and oncologic diseases, utilizing your expertise in the nursing process. You'll be part of a supportive and inclusive culture that empowers nurses and promotes professional growth. With a commitment to education and advancing medical science, you'll have avenues for career advancement that are unmatched in the industry. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate care, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

100% Tuition Assistance

Nursing-Specific Wellness Initiatives

Generous Paid Time Off

Annual Certification Recognition Payment

Paid Parental Leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Two years of nursing experience preferred with current RN license.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional ambulatory nursing care to adult patients.
• Coordinate activities of interdisciplinary team for quality patient care.

Skills

Oncology Nursing

Patient Care

Interdisciplinary Team Coordination

Chemotherapy Administration

Nursing Process (Assessing, Planning, Implementing, Evaluating)

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

CPR Certification

Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) Certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification

Job description

Job Description - RN - Registered Nurse Oncology - Acton Road Hematology Oncology - Flexi (801) (T223662)

Compensation: Pay Range: $27.85- $45.30 / hour - Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, nursing-specific wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, annual certification recognition payment, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more.

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine: UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. Our nurses are committed to delivering patient- and family-centric care, and our interdisciplinary care teams provide high-quality, compassionate service. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.

- 6-time Magnet-designated organization

- U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama

- America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021

- Level I Trauma Center

- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center

- Comprehensive Transplant Institute

- Comprehensive Stroke Center

Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture, which promotes shared governance and empowers nurses at the bedside to be their absolute best. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.

Job Description:
To provide professional ambulatory nursing care to adult patients with hematologic and oncologic diseases. To demonstrate specialized oncology/chemotherapy knowledge and skills gained through formal education and several years of training. To deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating. To coordinate activities of other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.

Qualifications:

Associate's degree in Nursing. BSN preferred. Work experience may not substitute for education requirement. Two (2) years nursing experience preferred. Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment. Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification required or must be obtained within eighteen (18) months of eligibility for certification. BMTC (Bone Marrow Transplant Certification) may be acceptable for specific positions. If working in the Hazelrig-Salter Radiation Oncology Center or the Proton Center, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) is also required.

Primary Location

: UAB Hospital

Job Category

Organization

: 704570000 Hem/Onc-Acton

Employee Status

: Regular

Shift: Rotation / Flexible Staffing / Multiple Shifts