Oncology/Palliative Care Nurse
- Sign-on bonus: Up to $15,000.00
- Department: Oncology/Palliative Care
- Schedule: Full Time Nights, 3 - 12 hour shifts per week, 7pm - 7am
- Hospital: Ascension St Vincent's Birmingham - Downtown
- Location: Birmingham, AL
On 3 South Medical Unit we have 30 beds. We are moving towards specializing in Palliative Care and Oncology with many opportunities to advance your career once you are settled. Our nursing staff is working right now to get Chemo and Palliative Care Certifications. We work with many specialists. Starting off on a Medical Surg Unit is a wise decision to find what your passion is because you have the opportunity to get experience in so many different areas of medicine.
Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
- Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
- Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
- Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
- Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.