Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology at TidalHealth – Salisbury, Maryland

Why work at TidalHealth?

Looking for a rewarding place to work? Choose TidalHealth. Our hospitals have been named among the Top 5 percent of all U.S. hospitals by Healthgrades and a five-star hospital by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Located just 30 minutes from the beach, TidalHealth offers the widest array of specialty and subspecialty services such as neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, joint replacement, emergency/trauma care, comprehensive cancer care, wound care and clinical trials and research. Take advantage of our tuition assistance and scholarship programs to grow both personally and professionally.

Oncology RN Position Summary

Oncology patients often experience hospital readmissions during their journey. This position provides the unique opportunity to connect with patients and their loved ones while impacting their outcomes.The Oncology RN provides oncology and hematology care for inpatients, and they also provide transfusion services for outpatients. This position provides the opportunity to learn and administer oral and IV chemotherapy and immotherapy medications. The oncology RN also provides supportive, palliative, and hospice care to a vulnerable population of patients. The Oncology RN acts as a patient advocate providing support, information and direct care and utilizes equipment and technology skillfully and is technically competent in nursing procedures. The Registered Nurse educates patients and families on significant self-care issues. Registered Nurses are responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care utilizing ANA Standards and the Nursing Process. The inventory, distribution/delivery of medications may be required.

Oncology RN Position Requirements

• Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse. Must hold a license in the state of permanent residency.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland or Delaware.
• Chemotherapy Biotherapy administration certification preferred, but if not, must be obtained within 12 months of hire with renewal every 2 years.

Oncology RN Work Schedule

• May be assigned to day, evening, or night shifts or a combination per departmental policy.
• Scheduled off at least three holidays per year.
• Required to work weekends per unit need.
• Expected to work overtime on occasion.

Oncology RN Benefits

• At TidalHealth, full-time employees working at least 72 hours per pay period, part-time employees working at least 36 hours per pay period and part-time employees working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.
• Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.