Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology

City/State

Harrisonburg, VA

Work Shift

Third (Nights)

Overview:

Sentara RMH Medical Center is now hiring a Registered Nurse for the Medical Oncology unit. This is a 36-bed medical-surgical & telemetry unit with a subpopulation of oncology, chemotherapy, and end-of-life care.  Our team provides compassionate high-quality care to a diverse patient population.

Sign on bonus up to $20,000 offered with no commitment! Also enjoy other perks such as:

• Flexible self-scheduling
• Team-building activities
• Professional growth opportunities at the unit, hospital, and system-wide level
• A strong culture of teamwork, support, and accountability
• Use of EPIC electronic medical record
• Supportive staffing with:
  • RN ratios of 1:6 with charge nurse & PCT support
  • PCT ratios of 1:8-13 with charge nurse & RN support

Education

Associates Degree - Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing

Certification/Licensure

Registered Nurse

Experience

Previous acute care experience preferred, but not required

Duties/Responsibilities

The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible for performing a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence- based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.

Transition to Practice/Nurse Residency Program

This 10-week TTP program focuses on the orientation transition experience with intentional knowledge support and skill acquisition for practice in Medical-Surgical areas. For new graduates, this TTP program is the start of a comprehensive 6-month residency program to support your transition to practice.

Program includes:

• Formal delivery of fundamental nursing concepts and standards with in-person sessions utilizing case studies, gaming, simulation, and skills labs

• Exposure to Sentara policies and evidence-based practice guidelines

• Hands-on experience alongside a trained nurse preceptor

• Opportunity to share your experiences/ networking with peers in a safe, protected environment

• A series of virtual professional development sessions with mentoring (optional for experienced nurses)

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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave • Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development• Pet Insurance • Legal Resources Plan• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara RMH Medical Center, a Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg VA, serves a seven-county area with a population of 218,000 residents, employing 2600 locals. The 238-bed community hospital has been serving Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and surrounding areas since 1912, then partnered with the Sentara Health System in May of 2011. Sentara RMH features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art center equipped with the latest cancer fighting technologies available in the nation administrating more than 18,000 cancer treatments. With 1800 delivered babies, 60,000 emergency patients and 21,000 surgical procedures, Sentara has a position for you. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

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