Registered Nurse - Med Surg Oncology

Job Description

About the Department

The Oncology Unit is a 30-bed unit, with 24 private rooms, and maintains a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio. While oncology is the primary specialty, the unit also cares for patients undergoing bariatric, gynecological, and colorectal surgery. After six months, nurses have the opportunity to obtain their Chemo Certification, providing an opportunity to further develop their oncology knowledge and skills.

Role Overview

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide leadership in coordinating and delivering quality, compassionate patient care. Utilizing the nursing process, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients and their families, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Provide leadership in the coordination and delivery of quality, compassionate patient care.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care and teaching for patients and families.
• Effectively communicate pertinent patient/family information to the healthcare team.
• Participate in finding and implementing solutions for variances from patient goals.

SCHEDULE: (3) - 12 Hour Shifts, 7am - 730pm, every other weekend and rotating holidays

LOCATION: Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, we foster career growth through collaboration, mission-driven work, and continuous learning opportunities. Join a team where your contributions make a meaningful impact on patient care and community health.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that's transforming healthcare.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• BSN preferred. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and hospital personnel. 

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE REQUIRED:

• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
• Health care provider certification (BCLS).

Additional Information

The dynamic Med Surg Oncology team serves the poor and vulnerable within our local community with an emphasis on compassionate, holistic care. We pride ourselves on the teamwork that our unit encompasses to care for these critical patients.