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Oncology Acute Nurse

**Job Summary and Responsibilities**

As our Oncology Acute Nurse, you will help a unique patient population—including medical-surgical, oncology, and telemetry patients—by coordinating, supervising, and implementing evidence-based care so they can receive safe, specialized treatment and achieve the highest level of recovery and patient satisfaction.

Every day you will work on our dynamic 32-bed unit, managing a busy caseload of 4 to 6 patients per shift. You will be expected to utilize cross-training opportunities across medical, surgical, oncology, and monitored telemetry beds, executing precise clinical interventions with a high sense of urgency.

To be successful in this role, you must possess a passionate patient-first mindset, bring keen assessment and critical thinking skills to a fast-paced environment, and thrive in a setting where you will rarely experience the same day twice.

+ Administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, and chart with timely documentation

+ Collaborate with a variety of other healthcare professionals such as social work, care coordination, physical therapy, occupational therapy, lab, respiratory therapy, and imaging

**Job Requirements**

**Required**

+ Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

+ AZ RN license or RN License from a Compact State

+ American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification

+ ACLS certification (in monitored areas)

**Preferred**

+ Chemotherapy certification

+ One (1) year of recent acute care experience

+ One (1) year of Oncology experience

+ BSN Bachelor's Degree of Nursing

Where You'll Work

**Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)**

**Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.**

Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders in Specialized Care:

+ Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.

+ Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.

+ Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

+ Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.

+ Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.

+ Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

**Pay Range**

$35.00 - $58.63 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.


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