UMC Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Oncology Med Surg for a nursing job in Lubbock, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Oncology
- Discipline: RN
- Employment Type: Staff
Graduate Vocational Nurse (GVN)- Oncology Med-Surg (4 East) (7p-7a)
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Full-Time
Nights
7p-7a
4 East is a complex and fast paced 33 bed Medical Surgical unit that specializes in the care of oncology patients. Our goal on 4 East is to provide exceptional nursing care with a caring and compassionate focus while allowing the patients their dignity during their stay with us. We take a holistic approach to our care not only to include the patient, but the family, and other care givers to the patient as well. We collaborate with other departments using a multidisciplinary approach to ensure that our patients get the best, most efficient, and quality care. Our nurses have the opportunity and are encouraged to become chemotherapy certified as well as obtain other national certifications such a medical surgical and oncology nurse certification. Working on 4 East is an opportunity to be a part of a family and enhance your nursing, time management, and critical thinking skill.
Professional nurse who assesses, delegates, and reviews nursing care and functions in accordance with established philosophy, providing patient care for a group of patients per scope of practice. Relates effectively with other shifts/departments for optimal continuity of care.
Qualifications:
* Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
* Valid Texas GVN Permit or newly licensed LVN with no experience
* Must maintain a current BLS certification from American Heart Association
* UMC IV therapy course required upon hire
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