Surgical Oncology RN

TriStar Centennial Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) Plan with 100% match

Tuition assistance and educational support

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville is seeking a Surgical Oncology RN. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Your responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, documenting care, and educating patients and families about treatment plans.

The ideal candidate should possess an Associate Degree or RN Diploma, have basic Cardiac Life Support training, and preferably one year of inpatient care experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and education support.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• One year of inpatient care experience preferred.
• Experience on a post-surgical floor with a variety of drains preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, and documentation of care in the medical record.
• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions and treatments.

Skills

Patient assessment

Patient education

Medication administration

Documenting patient care

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or Bachelor's Degree

Job description

As a Surgical Oncology RN, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization’s vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.

What you will do in this role:

• Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record. Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication.
• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RN) Registered Nurse
• Associate Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma, or Bachelors Degree
• One year of in patient care experience preferred
• Experience on a post surgical floor with a variety of drains preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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.