Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Oncology

Department:

Status:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

The amazing team at West Allis is an experienced group of caregivers who treat patients in various phases of med/surg with an emphasis on Oncology, Hospice, Palliative Care, Inpatient Chemo, and simple surgery overflow.  This unit welcomes strong communicators who are skilled and engaged to provide a compassionate level of patient centered care with collaboration and a commitment to delivery high quality care.  New grads welcome!   
 
 *Night shift opportunities available.  Weekend, call and holiday rotations. 

What we offer: 

• Up to $15,000 sign on bonus for eligible RN's 
• Student Loan Forgiveness up to $20,000 
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200 
• Referral Bonus up to $5,000 
• Competitive compensation  
• Generous PTO accrual biweekly 
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401k. 
• Career Advancement 
• Chemo certification after 2 years, fully refundable 

Why choose Advocate Aurora Health: 

• Magnet Designated Hospitals 
• Modern Healthcare - Top Organization for Diversity 2022 
• Seramount - Best organization for Multicultural Women 2022 
• AORN Go Clear Award - Gold Level - Surgical Smoke-Free Recognition Program 
• Active Shared Governance 
• Forbes 2022 Best-In-State Employer 

The Med/Surg – Oncology RN will serve as a champion in healthcare by: 

• Being part of a compassionate, resilient, and versatile group of teammates committed to ensuring the delivery of quality and compassionate healthcare to diverse patient populations in a variety of settings. 
• Quickly adapting and integrating into new working relationships through consistent collaboration. 
• Coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. 
• Leading efforts to always create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience. 

Come join a winning team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.  Let Advocate Aurora Health be the destination for your professional growth!

Major Responsibilities:

• Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
• Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the patient’s condition, status, and need for care. Provides ongoing assessment of the patient and takes appropriate actions when changes occur. Anticipates and alters the plan of care as needed, mobilizes appropriate resources, and collaborates with other health care team members to coordinate patient centered care.
• Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety. Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and individualizes the approach as necessary. Works collaboratively to develop strategies to meet the learning needs of the patient and family.
• Actively coordinates the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Applies evidence-based practice to deliver patient care. Consistently incorporates nursing and regulatory standards of care into practice.
• Provides ongoing evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes and is empowered to take appropriate action when changes are needed. Supports shared governance activities and initiatives to improve processes and patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Promotes collaboration among healthcare team members. Assumes a leadership role in the care team and delegates appropriately to unlicensed personnel.
• Promotes a culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm. Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner. Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions.
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