Staff Nurse; RN- Perioperative; OR Oncology New Grad Nurse Residency Program- James

Job Overview

The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital Nurse Residency Program offers unique opportunities for newly licensed graduate nurses to successfully transition from student to professional through a full‑time, structured, one‑year paid orientation to the field of oncology nursing. The James is one of 40 National Cancer Institute‑designated comprehensive cancer centers and is the home to pioneering cancer research, prevention and treatment in the progressive atmosphere of a dynamic university hospital setting.

The Program incorporates Patricia Benner's theoretical model of novice to expert and facilitates socialization into the Medical Center through hands‑on clinical experience, in‑depth classroom learning, and ongoing professional and personal development. Each resident will be provided with support from a Nurse Residency Program Educator who has advanced nursing education and experience in transitioning new nurses from students to professionals and in the clinical specialty areas.

The Educator is also responsible for scheduling, facilitating the personalized residency experience, continuously revising the track‑specific orientation pathway and evaluating the progress of each assigned resident based upon feedback from the multidisciplinary team and the resident's self‑evaluation to provide residents progression.

The Ohio State University Medical Center's mission is focused on integrating quality patient care, teaching and research. The Staff Nurse functions as a member of a team of care providers cultivating collaboration, enthusiasm and mutual respect. The team provides patient care and supportive services directed towards the achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient's involvement in his/her own plan of care, improving service levels, reducing the length of hospitalization and decreasing costs.

• Manage and provide care to patients and their families, directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team.
• Assess, prescribe, implement, coordinate, delegate and evaluate the nursing care of patients.
• Prioritize patient care needs and provide leadership to and development of the patient care team.

• Graduate from a CCNE or ACEN accredited nursing program.
• Current licensure or interim permit in the practice of registered nursing from the State of Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Previous experience in a relevant care setting preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

• Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.