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5 South is a 30 bed Oncology unit located within Butterworth Hospital.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 2 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
Variable · 7pm-7:30am Shift Variable (United States of America) Hours of Work 7pm-7:30am36
Unit and setting
5 South Oncology unit · Hospital This unit specializes in the care of those with oncology diagnoses and a surgical population of head and neck cancers.oncology diagnoses and surgical head and neck cancers
License
RN license MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required
Term
PermanentFull time

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed 5 South welcomes new graduates and experienced healthcare professionals alike and gives them the chance to continue to learn and grow their skills no matter their experience.
License
MI Registered Nurse (RN) MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required Check your license
Education
Associates in Nursing Associates in Nursing Required
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What it pays

Sign-on bonus
$10,000
Bonus
up to $10,000 sign on bonus Corewell Health is offering up to $10,000 as a sign on bonus for this opportunity!
Eligibility
determined by employment type and status Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Benefits

  • BenefitsComprehensive benefits package to meet financial, health, and work/life balance goals
  • BenefitsOn-demand pay program powered by PayactivOn-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
  • BenefitsDiscounts directory for restaurants, phone plans, spas, and moreDiscounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
  • BenefitsOptional identity theft protection, home and auto insuranceOptional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
  • BenefitsTraditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savingsTraditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
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The role and schedule

Unit
Med Surg Care Unit Oncology 5S Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp Department Name Med Surg Care Unit Oncology 5S Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp
Day to day
running central lines Running central lines, administering chemotherapy treatments, and providing oncology education to its patients.
Day to day
administering chemotherapy treatments
Day to day
providing oncology education to patients
Unit size
30 bed Oncology unit 5 South is a 30 bed Oncology unit located within Butterworth Hospital.
Weekends
Every other weekend Weekend Frequency Every other weekend
Details
MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

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  • Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
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  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

Oncology has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.

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Corewell Health is offering up to $10,000 as a sign on bonus for this opportunity!

About The Unit

5 South is a 30 bed Oncology unit located within Butterworth Hospital. This unit specializes in the care of those with oncology diagnoses and a surgical population of head and neck cancers. Running central lines, administering chemotherapy treatments, and providing oncology education to its patients.

Longer stays for patients on this unit are common, giving the team at 5 South the chance to build relationships with the patient and their family. Although this is a specialized unit there is still much to learn due to the variety in patient conditions in addition to their cancer. Teamwork on this unit is known to be outstanding, members of 5 South assist each other in any way they can giving this unit a very welcoming and warm atmosphere.

5 South welcomes new graduates and experienced healthcare professionals alike and gives them the chance to continue to learn and grow their skills no matter their experience.

About Butterworth Hospital

Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, we have been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals.

Scope of work

Delivers nursing care responsibly and accountably as described professionally by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and legally by the State of Michigan. Demonstrates competency through the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. This includes assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Upholds the standards of professional performance as described by the ANA. This includes ethical practice, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health. Strives to achieve optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

  • Associates in Nursing Required
  • Bachelors in Nursing Required within 5 years
  • MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required
  • AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
  • Oncology Nursing Certification (ONCC) Required within 1 year

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Med Surg Care Unit Oncology 5S Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

7pm-7:30am

Days Worked

Varied

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

What's around it?

In Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids, MIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% below the US average

Median rent
$1,266/mo
Household income
$69,108/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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