Staff Nurse (RN)- Oncology New Grad Nurse Residency Program- The James

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Ohio; On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital is offering a full-time Staff Nurse (RN) residency in Oncology for new graduates. The 14- to 20-week paid orientation focuses on transitioning from student to professional nursing within hematology, medical and surgical oncology units.

Residents receive mentorship from a Nurse Residency Educator, participate in classroom learning, hands-on clinical experience, and ongoing professional development in a university hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CCNE or ACEN accredited nursing program.
• Current licensure or interim permit in the practice of registered nursing from the State of Ohio Board of Nursing required.
• Previous experience in a relevant care setting preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient and family care; supervise nursing care on the patient care team.
• Assess, prescribe, implement, coordinate, delegate and evaluate nursing care.
• Prioritize patient care needs and provide leadership to the patient care team.

Skills

New graduate nurse

Oncology nursing

Team collaboration

Clinical education

Education

CCNE/ACEN accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Title: Staff Nurse (RN)- Oncology New Grad Nurse Residency Program- The James Department: James | James Nurse Residency

The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital Nurse Residency Program offers unique opportunities for newly licensed graduate nurses to successfully transition from student to professional through a Full-Time, structured, 14-20 week paid orientation to the field of Oncology Nursing. The James is one of 40 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers and is the home to pioneering cancer research, prevention and treatment in the progressive atmosphere of a dynamic university hospital setting. The James specializes in various areas of medical and surgical nursing specialties. The Nursing Residency Program incorporates Patricia Benner's theoretical model of novice to expert and facilitates socialization into the Medical Center through hands-on clinical experience, in-depth classroom learning, and ongoing professional and personal development. Each resident will be provided with support from a Nurse Residency Program Educator who has advanced Nursing education and experience in transitioning new nurses from students to professionals and in the clinical specialty areas. The Nurse Residency Program Educator is also responsible for scheduling, facilitating the personalized residency experience, continuously revising the track-specific orientation pathway and evaluating the progress of each assigned resident based upon the feedback of the multidisciplinary team and the resident's self-evaluation to provide residents progression. New Graduate Nurse Residency positions are available in the following areas: Hematology Medical Oncology Surgical Oncology Progressive Care/Step Down (PCU).

The Ohio State University Medical Center's mission is focused on integrating quality patient care, teaching and research. The Staff Nurse functions as a member of a team of care providers cultivating collaboration, enthusiasm, and mutual respect. The team provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient's involvement in his/her own plan of care, improving service levels, reducing the length of hospitalization, and decreasing costs. The Staff Nurse is responsible for managing and providing care to the patient and his/her family, and for directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team. The Staff Nurse is responsible for assessing, prescribing, implementing, coordinating, delegating and evaluating the nursing care of patients. The Staff Nurse prioritizes patient care needs and provides leadership to, and development of, the patient care team.

Additional Information

Graduate from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) accredited nursing program required; current licensure or interim permit in the practice of registered nursing from the State of Ohio Board of Nursing required; previous experience in a relevant care setting preferred; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred. Location: James Cancer Hospital (0375) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 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.

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