RN II Ambulatory Oncology

Professional care provider who assesses plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care of patients from admission through discharge. In collaboration with the patient and family, this role provides theory-based professional nursing care and coordinates care delivery with various interdisciplinary team members.

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, safety standards, and Med Star SPIRIT Values. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Collects and analyzes significant patient information that pertains to physical, psychological, socio-cultural, economic, spiritual, and lifestyle behaviors, efficiently leveraging available technology.
• Functions autonomously, providing relationship‑based care that promotes continuous, consistent, efficient, and accountable delivery of nursing care using the nursing process, with a favorable focus on patient experience.
• Identifies current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations, critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status, and plans appropriate interventions.
• Incorporates evidence‑based practice and research into patient care delivery with a focus on quality and safety.
• Serves as a patient advocate by independently communicating clinical concerns, including ethical decisions, in a timely manner to other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Practices within legal boundaries of the nurse practice act and possesses a theoretical understanding of universal ethical principles. Recognizes ethical discourse in practice and may seek other resources in advocacy for support and counsel.
• Individualizes patients’ plans of care focusing on short‑ and long‑range goals and effectively uses a variety of teaching resources to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
• Communicates patient information clearly and accurately in verbal and written format.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment, identifying actual and potential patient safety issues and acting accordingly while incorporating HRO quality and safety principles.
• Demonstrates effective leadership behaviors, establishes priorities, and delegates tasks to peers and ancillary staff as appropriate to scope of practice and unit requirements.
• Effectively uses problem identification and resolution skills focusing on clinical scenarios to resolve the apparent concern. Follows the chain of command by consulting with other healthcare professionals and seeks assistance as needed.
• Independently communicates concerns in a timely manner and makes suggestions to members of the interdisciplinary team by seeking and using resources effectively.
• Evaluates the patient’s response to treatment and progress toward short‑ and long‑range goals, revises nursing interventions as appropriate.
• Identifies patient and family needs prior to discharge, initiates, and monitors discharge planning activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Independently identifies resources and strategies to enhance professional growth and development, committing to lifelong learning.
• Supports and contributes to the unit, department, and organizational goals, inclusive of the mission, vision, and values.
• Participates in meetings and on committees; represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

• Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited academic nursing program (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited academic nursing program (preferred).
• If hired at the associate degree level, must enroll in a BSN program within 12 months of hire date and complete it within four years.

• 1‑2 years RN experience (required).

• RN – Registered Nurse – State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure (current license required upon hire).
• CPR – Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (required within 90 days).
• RNC‑OB C‑Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) for labor and delivery (required within 12 months; new graduates have 15 months).
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

• Basic math skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills (required).

Hiring range: USD $35.00 – $56.91 /hr.