Registered Nurse (RN) – Oncology

Unit Overview

The 4A unit is an adult Med Surg/Oncology unit caring for a 100% inpatient population. The unit comprises 21–30 beds and provides care for patients with a variety of medical, surgical, and oncology diagnoses.

Nurse-to-Patient Ratio

The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5.

Support and Resources

• Ancillary Support: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Support: Med Surgical units

Patient Population

Adult inpatient care with no ambulatory, outpatient, or pediatric patients.

Common Diagnoses & Patient Care

• Cancer
• Stroke
• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
• Alcohol/Opioid Withdrawal
• Abdominal Pain
• General Medical Conditions
• Hematology/Oncology
• General Surgery
• Pre-operative and Post-operative Patients

Airway & Respiratory Care

Responsibilities may include:

• Chest Tube Setup and Care
• CPAP/BiPAP Usage
• Tracheostomy Care

Cardiac & Circulatory Skills

Candidates should have experience with:

• Blood and Blood Product Administration
• Obtaining 12-lead EKGs

Line, Drain & Equipment Management

Candidates should be comfortable managing:

• Drains
• Feeding Tubes
• Fistulas
• PCA Pumps
• PICC and Central Lines
• Port-A-Cath/Vascular Device Access and Care
• Triple Lumen Catheters
• Wound VACs

IV Medications

Familiarity with the following is required:

• Titrated Medication: Heparin
• Stable Drips/Medications: Heparin, Lasix

Medical-Surgical & Oncology Experience

Applicable patient care areas include:

• General Medical-Surgical
• Hematology/Oncology
• General Surgery
• Pre-Operative and Post-Operative Care

Additional Requirements

This position does not require call and may involve providing float support to other Med Surgical units.