Oncology Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

Location: Asheville, NC

Number of Beds: 24

Number of Staff: 42

Staffing Information

• Day Shift: 1 Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC), 4-6 Registered Nurses (RNs), 2 Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), 1 Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)
• Night Shift: 1 CNC, 4-6 RNs, 2 CNAs

Patient Ratios

The typical patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:4 or 1:5.

Equipment and Technology

The unit utilizes standard unit equipment and operates on Cerner EMR.

Typical Procedures

• Occasional pelvic exams
• Echo procedures
• Thoracentesis

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Valid RN or CNA license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Skills

• Chemotherapy Certification

Work Environment

The ideal candidate will be a team player who is willing to learn and adapt.

Unit Guidelines

Staff members are generally required to work 6 weekend days per schedule, and there is minimal on-call duty.

Dress Code

• RNs: Navy, white, or a combination of both colors
• CNAs: Galaxy Blue