Registered Nurse - Weekends - Oncology

Job Description

Full-time night shift (weekends only) : 7p-7a

Up to a $5,000.00 sign on bonus

At Good Samaritan Hospital's Oncology Unit, care is deeply rooted in expertise, compassion, and innovation. This 22-bed unit serves adult and geriatric patients with diverse medical-surgical needs, as well as those facing complex oncological conditions. From treating solid tumors and hematological malignancies to managing rare blood disorders, the team's knowledge and skill are unparalleled. Patients here also include individuals recovering from autologous bone marrow transplants and those who have undergone cutting-edge CAR-T cell therapies. As part of a continually expanding cellular therapy program, the unit is at the forefront of advanced cancer care. Our bone marrow transplant program is FACT accredited.

Many patients receive chemotherapy alongside other high-risk medications, making this a setting where attention to detail and multidisciplinary teamwork are vital. Nurses in this unit are empowered to provide comprehensive care while advancing their own expertise.

The Oncology Unit offers a flexible and supportive work environment, with 12-hour shifts and self-scheduling over a 6-week period. Staff follow a rotation of every third weekend and holidays, with options for day, night, and weekend-only shifts to accommodate varying needs.

New nurses begin their journey with a 6-week competency-based orientation led by experienced preceptors, tailored to the needs of each individual. This ensures confidence in caring for oncology patients and administering specialized treatments.

Day shifts operate with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1 : 4-5, while night shifts maintain a ratio of 1 : 5-6, providing a balance of efficiency and support. Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced RN, the Oncology Unit offers an opportunity to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact on patients navigating some of life's most challenging journeys.

Job Overview

This position applies the nursing process in providing direct and indirect holistic care to patients and their families. This position collaborates, in a collegial manner, with physicians and other health care team members in meeting the patient's needs, and may delegate certain aspects of care to those under their direct supervision, within the scope of nursing practice. This position requires weekend hours and may be on-call during the evenings and nights. Thus, the position must be flexible.

Job Requirements

Associate's Degree Diploma in Nursing (Required)

New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire (Required)

Up to 1 year Clinical in Nursing unit-specific area (Required)

Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the Principles of Biological,

Physical, Behavioral, Social, and Nursing sciences to meet complex health care

needs at various stages of the life cycle

Preferred Membership In Related Professional Organization

Registered Nurse

Job Responsibilities

Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patient and family. Completes initial assessment tool. Documents ongoing assessment per unit / TriHealth guidelines.

Communicates assessment findings to other health care providers as appropriate.

Includes health counseling and health teaching needs in assessment.

Plans care for patient and family based on assessment, standards of care, and optimal specific outcomes. Initiates and individualizes appropriate patient care guidelines / plan of care or clinical pathways. Updates current plan of care as needed based on patient / family input and healthcare needs. Develops both short and long term goals with patient / family and healthcare team including discharge planning. Communicates plan of care to others.

Working Conditions

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Consistently

Continuous Learning - Consistently

Hearing : Conversation - Consistently

Hearing : Other Sounds - Consistently

Interpersonal Communication - Consistently

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently

Lifting

Pulling - Consistently

Pushing - Consistently

Reaching - Consistently

Reading - Consistently

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Consistently

Talking - Consistently

Thinking / Reasoning - Consistently

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Consistently

Visual Acuity : Far - Consistently

Visual Acuity : Near - Consistently

Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, We Believe There Is No Responsibility More Important Than To SERVE Our Patients, Our Communities, And Our Fellow Team Members. To Achieve Our Vision And Mission, ALL TriHealth Team Members Are Expected To Demonstrate And Live The Following

Serve : ALWAYS...

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients / guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel : ALWAYS...

Respect : ALWAYS...

Value : ALWAYS...

Engage : ALWAYS...