RN Med Surg Tele Oncology at Southcoast Health System, Inc.

New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Feb, 26

Salary

74.81

Posted On

23 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Oncology, Palliative Care, End of Life Care, Chemotherapy Administration, Telemetry Monitoring, Nursing Leadership, Patient Teaching, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Basic Life Support, RN Licensure, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Compassionate Care, Time Management, Professional Nursing Practice

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it. Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row! We are searching for a talented RN for the Med Surg Tele Oncology Dept. *UP TO $12,000 NEW HIRE SIGN ON BONUS!* Hours: 36hrs Shift: Day/Evening shift, (3) 7:00am - 7:30pm with weekend and holiday rotation Location: St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA This department is a 33-bed unit specializing in the care of Oncology, Palliative Care and End of Life patients. The unit hosts 11 semi-private and 11 private rooms. Chemotherapy competency is maintained by the RNs on Crapo through the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). This is achieved by certification in chemotherapy-biotherapy administration. We also provide Telemetry monitoring for up to 10 patients. We take great pride in providing excellent patient care in conjunction with all members of our Multidisciplinary Team. *Sign On Details $12,000 New Hire Sign On with 3+ years of experience $10,000 New Hire Sign On with 1-3 years of experience $7,500 New Hire Sign On with less than 1 year of experience Rehires termed greater than 1 year are eligible A career at Southcoast Health offers you: A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package Generous Earned Time Off Package** Employee Wellbeing Program 403B Retirement Plan with company match Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training **Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours. Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Responsibilities Under direction of the Manager, Patient Services or designee of individual assigned unit, perform a variety of duties involving coordinating total nursing care for patients, participating in patient and family teaching and providing leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice within an assigned patient care unit. Has knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, which is appropriate to the age group of patients regularly served. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or equivalent is required. Current RN Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required. Three (3) months experience is preferred. Chemotherapy Administration Certification within one year. Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. Pay Range USD $40.74 - USD $74.81 /Hr. Rotation Schedule Requirement Every other weekend and holiday

Responsibilities

Coordinate total nursing care for patients and participate in patient and family teaching. Provide leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel.