RN Clinical Nurse II (Per Diem)- 5 East Acute Care Oncology

5 East Acute Care Oncology is a 31-bed Medical/Oncology Unit primarily caring for oncology patients at any point on the cancer continuum, from diagnosis through end of life support. The unit collaborates with a multidisciplinary team that includes Oncologists, Advance Practice Providers, and Palliative Care Providers. Nurses on the unit are certified in providing Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy, as well as holding professional certifications in Oncology and/or General Medicine.

The Clinical Nurse II provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Responsibilities include:

• Participating in identifying and meeting learning needs of self and patients
• Evaluating patient care and communicating relevant information to promote continuity of care
• Implementing care plans and prioritizing tasks according to patient needs
• Providing leadership and participating in unit goals and performance improvement activities
• Assessing patients and developing relationships with families to promote their ability to advocate for the patient and their own needs
• Collaborating with patients and families to prepare or update the plan of care
• Reading journals and bringing ideas and questions to the staff at large for assessment of applicability

Requirements:

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification
• One (1) year of relevant and current experience required