Staff Nurse (RN) Medical Oncology

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) in Medical Oncology to provide direct patient care, support families, and guide the nursing team within our professional practice model.

Unit features include acute care patients, telemetry, and a 44-bed unit. Regular shift patterns are rotating; location is James Cancer Hospital (0375). The university is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing from a CCNE or ACEN accredited nursing program required.
• Current Ohio license or interim permit.
• Experience in relevant care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide nursing care to patients and families, and supervise other care team members.
• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, delegate, and evaluate patient nursing care per model.

Education

Nursing degree from CCNE/ACEN accredited program

Job description

Job Title

Staff Nurse (RN)

Department

Medical Oncology

Location

James | 17 East and West, Medical Oncology and Benign Hematology

Scope of Position

The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute’s (OSUCCC-James) mission is to improve health in Ohio and across the world through innovation in research, education, and patient care. The team provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient’s involvement in their own plan of care, and reducing the length of hospitalization, the staff nurse plays a critical role in staff engagement, the patient experience, quality and safety, and cost-effective care.

Position Summary

The Staff Nurse is responsible for managing and providing care to the patient and their family, and for directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team. The Staff Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delegating, and evaluating the nursing care of patients in alignment with the professional practice model.

Required Qualifications

Degree in Nursing from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited nursing program required. Current Ohio license or interim permit.

*Experience in relevant care setting preferred.

Additional Information

Acute care patients, 44 beds; care across the cancer continuum; patients are seen with multiple diagnosis (breast, lung, GI). Telemetry and complex medical care. The unit sees a wide array of diseases and disease processes, from new diagnoses to end‑of‑life care.

Location: James Cancer Hospital (0375)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 36

Shift: Rotating Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.