Registered Nurse (RN) Hematology and medical Oncology (New Grad)

Company: University of Maryland Medical System
Location: Parkville
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

What You Will Do:

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Oncology - New Grad Full-time - Night shift
Baltimore, MD

This role is reserved for the new graduate or nurse with less than 12 months experience. The nurse will utilize this time to learn the institution and nursing practice. It is expected that a nurse in this role successfully pass the probationary period within 12 months (18 months maximum with a defined action plan developed with manager). Utilizes the nursing process as the frame of reference for practice as a professional nurse. Participates in activities to develop own practice, and to support group practice goals at the unit level. Functions effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team. Is accountable to patient, family and team members for care provided, and to the nurse manager for totality of work performance.

The Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center Hematology and Medical Oncology unit consists of two 16 bed inpatient units focusing on the care of hematology and medical oncology patients. Care provided includes a wide range of acuity level of patients on the cancer care continuum. Care ranges from initial diagnosis and treatment, disease related symptom management and pain control, long term survivor ship, or end of life.
What You Will Do:
We are seeking Registered Nurses (RN) who will be competent in the skills/knowledge required and fully participate in unit governance. He/she will practice and adhere to the guidelines specified in the UMMC Professional Nurse Job Charter. Independently provides and coordinates care provided to patients within a clinical specialty. Serves as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team.

• We are a close knit unit who work as a team.
• Nurses are viewed as colleagues in our partnership with the medical team with a multi-discipline approach to care. This includes providing integrated care working with the physicians, social workers, pharmacist and nurse practitioners.
• Our patient ratio during the day shift is 3:1. You will have the opportunity to build relationships with families and many times patients will return to the unit to give updates and say Thank You.
• Many of our staff have worked together for more than ten years. This nurse will be competent in the skills/knowledge required and fully participate in unit governance. He/she will practice and adhere to the guidelines specified in the UMMC Professional Nurse Job Charter. Independently provides and coordinates care provided to patients within a clinical specialty. Serves as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team. Demonstrates and models the full range of nursing professional practice in both care provided and in participation in development of strategies to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction with service and cost effectiveness at the unit level. Is accountable to patients and families for the processes and outcomes of care during an episode of care. Is accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance
  
  What You Need to Be Successful:
  
  -Nursing Graduates welcomed if have completed a Sr practicum in Oncology focus referred /or worked as a SN or PCT in a med/surg or telemetry adult health setting. oncology setting preferred
  
  -Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred;
  
  -Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland, or eligible to practice due to compact state requirements outlined by the Maryland Board of Nursing
  We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Associated topics: ambulatory, asn, cardiothoracic, care, care unit, intensive care unit, neonatal, nurse clinical, nurse rn, transitional

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