Job Description:

Location: UC Medical Center
Department: Surgical Oncology
Hours: Full Time, 36 hours/week
Shift: 12 Hour AM

UC Health is hiring a full time Registered Nurse (RN) for the Surgical Oncology unit for the day shift at the UC Medical Center. Be a part of a growing Surgical Oncology program, by making an indelible impact cancer patient's lives through caring for them with the most advanced treatment.

The Surgical Oncology nurse will support the Medical Center's 24-bed Surgical Oncology unit and Level I Trauma Center, delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs, established standards of care and according to policy and procedures.

UCMC is at the forefront in treating patients with pancreatic and liver diseases and is one of two centers that offer autologous islet cell transplantation for the treatment of chronic pancreatitis. 9CCP cares for these patients following ICU until discharge and when patients are readmitted with pain or infection issues. The unit also cares for acute care surgery, thoracic, gynecology/oncology, vascular and colorectal patients.

Most of the patients at 9CCP are cared for under the direction of a surgeon. Most patients are admitted from PACU, ICU, ER or directly from their home. Nursing care is concentrated around recovery after surgery including mobility, monitoring intake and output and pain management.

About University of Cincinnati Medical Center

As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.

UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs- our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments. UC Medical Center houses Greater Cincinnati's only Level I adult trauma center, which includes the right mix of specialist and medical resources available at a moment's notice for a wide variety of the most complex medical conditions and injuries.

Unit Details:

• Engage in variety of specialized surgeries, allowing you expand your knowledge base.
• Be a part of a thriving group of nurses that pursue excellence as a team.
• Participate in leading educational and clinical advancements for the Cincinnati region.

Benefit Details

• 401K
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employee paid long-term and short-term disability

We're increasing our rates by 14% over the next 3 years. At UC Health, we're dedicated to providing our registered nurses with the best working environment and compensation packages possible. That is why we're increasing our nursing pay rates by 14% over the next three years and increasing differential pay. Apply to this position to learn more! Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing


• Associate's Degree, minimum required


• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, preferred


• Current OH RN License

Join our team as a Registered Nurse (RN-CN1) in our Acute Medicine units and work alongside the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!

About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and diverse place of employment.Job Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) is an individual who holds a current state license to practice nursing. The practice of nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to groups and individuals. The RN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. The care is culturally based and age-specific.

• Prepares, implements, evaluates, revises and coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care for each assigned patient in a collaborative effort with the other healthcare team members and patient/family within the time frame indicated by unit's standards of practice.


• Communicates formulated plan of care, as appropriate, to all levels of associates involved in the patient's care, and demonstrates ability to establish priorities of care based on patient's assessment and needs.


• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment, and involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care of the patient.


• Identifies and responds appropriately to different patient needs resulting from behavioral health problems, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms.


• Demonstrates critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and a cooperative attitude in meeting the needs of the unit.


• Nursing process is accurately and concisely documented, including evaluation of treatment and in accordance to hospital policy and procedure.


• Acts as a resource person and mentor for new personnel, floater, and/or supplemental staff working on the unit.


• Assumes responsibility for personal professional development and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.

Job Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) is an individual who holds a current state license to practice nursing. The practice of nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to groups and individuals. The RN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. The care is culturally based and age-specific.

• Prepares, implements, evaluates, revises and coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care for each assigned patient in a collaborative effort with the other healthcare team members and patient/family within the time frame indicated by unit's standards of practice.


• Communicates formulated plan of care, as appropriate, to all levels of associates involved in the patient's care, and demonstrates ability to establish priorities of care based on patient's assessment and needs.


• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment, and involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care of the patient.


• Identifies and responds appropriately to different patient needs resulting from behavioral health problems, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms.


• Demonstrates critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and a cooperative attitude in meeting the needs of the unit.


• Nursing process is accurately and concisely documented, including evaluation of treatment and in accordance to hospital policy and procedure.


• Acts as a resource person and mentor for new personnel, floater, and/or supplemental staff working on the unit.


• Assumes responsibility for personal professional development and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.

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