Registered Nurse ; New Graduate; ART 7E Oncology Job Charleston area,South Carolina USA,Nursing

Job Description Summary ART 7 East is a dynamic 19-bed unit dedicated to the care of adult oncology and medical-surgical patients. The team expertly manages complex cancer diagnoses, including both hematologic malignancies and solid organ tumors, and provides specialized care for patients receiving high-risk chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and those enrolled in clinical trials. The unit also addresses treatment-related side effects with close monitoring and individualized interventions.

In addition to oncology patients, ART 7 East cares for a diverse medical-surgical population ranging from moderate to high acuity, offering a challenging and rewarding clinical environment. All nurses are required to complete the National Cancer Institute Collaborative Systemic Therapies Course within their first year to achieve chemotherapy competency, with ongoing opportunities for advanced, cancer-specific education. The unit strongly encourages specialty certification in oncology, medical-surgical nursing, and palliative care, fostering professional growth and excellence in patient-centered care.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000558 CHS - Oncology 7E (ART) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-27 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)

Job Description Hours Per Week:36 Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 3-12 hour shifts. Shifts vary based on the needs of the department.

Job Summary /

Purpose:

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse I (New Graduate) assists at the advanced beginner level in providing individualized, goal directed nursing care to patients and families utilizing principles and practices of the nursing process; interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes. Minimum Training and

Education:

Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date. Required Licensure, Certifications, and Registrations:
Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Additional Job Description Additional Job Description Physical and Mental Requirements:

Ability to perform job functions while standing.
(Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting.
(Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking.
(Continuous) Ability to climb stairs.
(Infrequent) Ability to work indoors.
(Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes.
(Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas.
(Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
(Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.
(Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist.
(Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist.
(Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions.
(Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations.
(Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands.
(Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands.
(Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands.
(Continuous) Ability to reach overhead.
(Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
(Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs.
(Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance…