Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse

ST DAVID'S SOUTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse to join their state-of-the-art surgical oncology unit. This role offers a unique opportunity to expand clinical knowledge while providing exceptional care to surgical oncology patients. As part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team, you will be responsible for patient assessments, care plan development, and medication administration. With a focus on patient education and support, you will play a crucial role in enhancing patient outcomes. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes nursing excellence and offers a comprehensive benefits package to support your career growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Time Away From Work Program

Free counseling services

Flexible spending accounts

Pet insurance

Legal counseling

Referral services

Qualifications

• 1 year of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and develop care plans.
• Administer medications and provide pre- and post-operative care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Care Plan Development

Medication Administration

Patient Education

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Chemotherapy Administration Certificate

Job description

Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse you want in your current role? We invest in what matters most to nurses like you – at home, at work, and at every stage in your career. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. Davids South Austin Medical Center which is a part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

St. Davids South Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Do you want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at St. Davids South Austin Medical Center!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Ready to accelerate your career into a surgical oncology specialty position? Well here is your opportunity to make a change! St. Davids South Austin Medical Center offers a position on 6-South at our state-of-the-art surgical oncology unit. You will have a rare opportunity to expand your clinical knowledge of surgical oncology patients, with opportunities for chemotherapy administration. This unit will consist of 34 beds and will have the latest technology used throughout HCA.

As a Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse (RN), you will be responsible for performing patient assessments, developing a plan of care, and implementing and evaluating care. As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, you will work collaboratively with the other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care.

• You will formulate a plan of care, revise the plan based on the patient’s response to treatment and regularly evaluate plan for effectiveness
• You will consult and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop, evaluate and revise the plan of care to meet the patient’s needs and goals
• You will administer medications and complete treatments according to hospital policy
• You will delegate work appropriately to non-licensed staff in accordance with standards of practice
• You will provide pre- and post-operative patient care
• You will provide education materials to patients and families on care and treatments
• You will facilitate discharge plans in collaboration with the care team

Requirements

Experience

• 1 year of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Experience in an acute care setting – preferred

Education

• Associates degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – preferred

License and Certifications

• Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nursing License. If Compact License Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required as per St. David’s Healthcare policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification – preferred
• Chemotherapy Administration Certificate – Preferred, however courses are offered at the facility

St. Davids South Austin Medical Center, which is part of St. Davids HealthCare. We are a 368-bed acute care facility offering a range of complex specialties and sub-specialties. Our services include a nationally accredited oncology program with the areas only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; advanced trauma care with a Level II trauma center; comprehensive cardiac, stroke and orthopedic programs; full-service maternity and newborn care; and two full-service emergency centers in the communities of Bee Cave and Bastrop. St. Davids South Austin Medical Center is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. We offer advanced robotic services for orthopedics, open heart and lung surgery, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, colorectal surgery, and urology. It was one of the first hospitals in Central Texas to combine the use of CT imaging and robotics to detect early stage lung cancer.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.