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Registered Nurse (RN), Outpatient Oncology

You'll work on an oncology unit with chemo, radiation coordination, pain control and palliative care.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 18

Shift and hours
Days Full Time - Days32 to 40 weekly hours (0.8 to 1.0 FTE)
Unit and setting
Oncology Unit, inpatient and outpatient · Clinic The Oncology Unit is a specialized inpatient and outpatient care unit dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with cancer.patients with cancer
License
RN license Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required .current Kentucky RN license
Term
Permanent Full Time - DaysFull time

Do you qualify?

License
current Kentucky RN license Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required . Check your license
License
current RN license or temporary Kentucky work permit Current RN licensure or temporary Kentucky work permit Check your license
Certification
BLS, completed and maintained Completion and maintenance of BLS.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing Associate Degree in Nursing with a Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Also asks
passes all departmental nurse competencies Successful completion of all competencies as identified on the departmental nurse competency grid.

Preferred

Education
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

What it pays

Sign-on bonus
$15,000
Bonus
$15,000 sign-on bonus $15,000 Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified CandidatesQualified Candidates

Benefits

  • BenefitsHealth, vision, dental and pet insuranceHealth, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
  • BenefitsLife insuranceLife Insurance
  • BenefitsShort-term and long-term disability and life insuranceShort Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • BenefitsIdentity theft protectionIdentity Theft Protection
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursement up to $6,000 a yearTuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
  • BenefitsCompany-paid maternity and paternity leaveCompany paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
More benefits (14)
  • Benefits5 days of PTO available upon hire5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
  • BenefitsBereavement leave, including petsBereavement Leave (includes pets)
  • BenefitsPTO sell-back programPTO Sell Back Program
  • BenefitsCompassionate leave sharing (PTO donation)Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
  • BenefitsEmployee support fund for emergency financial helpEmployee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
  • BenefitsRetirement with company matchRetirement with Company Match
  • Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
  • Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
  • Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
  • PTO Sell Back Program
  • Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
  • Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

The role and schedule

Day to day
chemotherapy administration
Day to day
radiation therapy coordination
Day to day
pain management
Day to day
palliative care
Hours stated
Full Time - Days

The workplace

BHS Baptist Healthcare System
Health system employer

Your fit

Questions to ask

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

On your path

Oncology is a specialty you move into. Chemo cards are the working credential; infusion hires in too.

Original listing

Posted on BHS Baptist Healthcare System’s careers page.

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Summary Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Oncology Hamburg Registered Nurse $15,000 Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates Full Time - Days The Oncology Unit is a specialized inpatient and outpatient care unit dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with cancer. The unit provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care that includes chemotherapy administration, radiation therapy coordination, pain management, symptom control, and palliative care.

Job Description

Registered Nurse implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and the creation of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness. Under general supervision , provides professional nursing services and patient care in a variety of settings. Follows established nursing process , including patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.

Ensures adherence to hospital and department policies, and nursing procedures, standards, and practices. Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity. Assessment and identification of patient needs and implementation of appropriate interventions considering the needs of patient populations per department scope of service.

Delegation of nursing care activities and provisions of supervision; establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care; assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems; and performs technical aspects of care competently. Has access to medication storage areas as required for job tasks. Follows Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.

Requirements

Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required . Current RN licensure or temporary Kentucky work permit Associate Degree in Nursing with a Bachelor’s Degree preferred Completion and maintenance of BLS. Successful completion of all competencies as identified on the departmental nurse competency grid. BLS Required

Benefits

Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE) - 40 weekly hours (1.0 FTE) Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance Life Insurance Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Identity Theft Protection Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire Bereavement Leave (includes pets) PTO Sell Back Program Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation) Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support Retirement with Company Match If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

What's around it?

In Lexington, KY

Lexington, KY

Living costs about 7% below the US average

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