Sentara Health·Norfolk County, Massachusetts
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing competent nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, and implementation of treatments. They will monitor patient conditions, administer medications, and deliver specialized oncology treatments such as chemotherapy and symptom management.
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Oncology Intermediate Care Unit. Up to $20,000 Sign on bonus available for qualified candidates! Relocation is available!
Hours:
Full
Time, 36 hours per week
Overview: The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform 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.
Department
Overview: This unit cares for patients with cancer in an inpatient, 36 bed Intermediate Care Unit. We are hiring compassionate RNs to monitor physical conditions, prescribe medication, and administer chemotherapy and other treatments. The care that we deliver is dynamic!
Our care includes but is not limited to: ◊ Chemotherapy ◊ Hospice ◊ Radiation ◊ Stem Cell Transplants / CAR-T ◊ Radioactive Iodine ◊ Symptom Management New Grad RNs are Welcome to Apply! This unit welcomes new graduate nurses and experienced nurses moving into this specialty. The 11-week Transition to Practice program focuses on the orientation transition experience with intentional knowledge support and skill acquisition for practice in IMC areas. For new graduates, this TTP program is the start of a comprehensive 6-month residency program to support your transition to practice. Education Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required) Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred) Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing program. Certification/Licensure Registered nursing License (Required) Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License. BLS required within 90 days of hire Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) or Sentara approved course Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of hire. Experience None required Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!
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Candidates must hold a degree or diploma in Registered Nursing and possess a valid Registered Nursing license. New graduates are welcome to apply, and the role requires obtaining BLS and oncology-specific certifications within specified timeframes.
Market context
In Massachusetts, nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially in specialty settings like oncology where prior RN experience can matter. These positions are competitive because employers commonly look for an active RN license, an ADN at minimum, and prefer candidates with oncology background and a BSN. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to highlight oncology experience, licensure, and any relevant advancement or recognition achievements.