Registered Nurse Med Surg Oncology

Ascension is seeking a Registered Nurse Med Surg Oncology to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to adult patients with complex medical and oncology needs. In this inpatient role, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans; administer medications, infusions, and cancer-related therapies; and closely monitor patient status. You will educate patients and families, support symptom and pain management, and coordinate interdisciplinary care and safe discharges. Working in a diverse, inclusive, and learning-focused environment, you'll participate in quality and safety initiatives while advancing your skills and career within a mission-driven health system.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care to medical-surgical and oncology patients across the continuum of illness.
• Administer medications, blood products, and cancer-related therapies per provider orders and safety protocols.
• Continuously assess, monitor, and document patient status, communicating changes to the care team promptly.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, symptom management, and discharge plans.
• Ensure infection prevention, fall reduction, and chemo/biotherapy safety standards are followed at all times.
• Precept, mentor, and collaborate with nursing colleagues to support learning and professional growth.
• Use EMR and clinical technology accurately for documentation, orders, and care coordination.
• Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and evidence-based practice projects on the unit.
• Demonstrate Ascension's mission and values by providing compassionate, culturally competent care.

Required Skills

• Oncology nursing
• Medical-surgical nursing
• Chemotherapy administration and safety
• Patient assessment and monitoring
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation
• IV therapy and infusion management
• Oncology symptom and pain management
• Care planning and coordination
• Patient and family education
• Infection prevention and control