Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology

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Overview

Work Shift

Sentara RMH Medical Center, a Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg VA, serves a seven-county area with a population of 218,000 residents. The 238-bed community hospital partnered with the Sentara Healthcare system in May of 2011. Sentara RMH features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art center equipped with the latest cancer fighting technologies available in the nation.

Sentara RMH is hiring a registered nurse for the medical oncology unit. Sign on bonus up to $15,000. Relocation assistance provided to those who meet the specified criteria. This position is ideal for candidates who have experience or an interest in providing compassionate end of life care to patients and their families.

Requirements

Nursing diploma (ADN, BSN, or MSN)

RN Licensure to work in Virginia

Duties/Responsibilities

The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible for performing a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence- based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.

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Sentara's Nurse Residency Program

Sentara values our new graduate RNs and we want you to have a strong foundation and a successful first year in your new profession. We know that your first year of nursing practice can be challenging and that is why Sentara provides every new grad the support of our Nursing Residency Program. All Sentara new grads are automatically enrolled into the program upon hire; no additional application or work commitment is required for this training; all Sentara hospitals participate.

This 12-month, immersive program provides guidance from trained preceptors and offers nursing development support, practice-based learning, and networking with peers. Learn from our trained preceptors and experience a supportive, protected environment for questions and concerns.

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Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k/403B with matching funds,
• Retirement Pension
• Performance Plus Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Work Perks, and more.

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Job Summary

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Skills

Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

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