Staff Nurse (RN) Surgical Oncology

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 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) for the Surgical Oncology unit. The role involves direct patient and family care, coordinating nursing services, and contributing to an evidence-based practice environment on a fast-paced service.

Candidates must have a nursing degree from an accredited program and an Ohio license or interim permit.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient and family care while coordinating nursing services.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to other members of the patient care team.
• Ensure quality and safety in a high-acuity surgical oncology unit.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree from CCNE/ACEN accredited program

Ohio nursing license or interim permit

Job description

Job Title: Staff Nurse (RN) Surgical Oncology

Department: James | 12 East and West Surgical Oncology

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.

This fast-paced, high-acuity unit cares for patients with breast, thoracic, orthopedic, gynecologic, urology, Neurology, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary pancreatic, head and neck, neurology, and other intra-abdominal cancers. Nurses develop specialty skills in airways management and free flap care. Nurses manage a range of acuity levels from observation to progressive 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.