Wellpath

Oncology Registered Nurse

Wellpath  •  La Grange, KY (Onsite)  •  14 days ago
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Job Description

How you make a difference

The Registered Nurse Specialist in Oncology plays a critical role in providing specialized care to patients undergoing cancer treatment by utilizing the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Working under the supervision of Charge Nurses, they deliver education and guidance to patients, ensuring individualized care and support. With advanced training in oncology and related specialties, they bring expertise in managing complex patient needs and promoting positive outcomes throughout treatment.

Additional Details

-Candidate must have chemotherapy/oncology certification.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

  • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

Experience

  • Prefer a minimum of one (1) year clinic experience.

Licenses/Certifications

  • Have and maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the state of employment.
  • Have and maintain specialized training documentation in area of clinical focus (for example, Hep-C, HIV, Oncology, etc.).
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assists in patient assessment, planning individualized treatment programs, and implementing care under the supervision of the Nurse Practitioner or Charge Nurse, utilizing available resources and consulting with appropriate staff.
  • Administers medications, including IV therapy (when certified), and coordinates specialty medication delivery while maintaining accurate regimen schedules and monitoring potential drug reactions.
  • Implements clinical aspects of care, including obtaining diagnostic tests, assisting in medical or minor surgical procedures, and responding to patient crises following established protocols.
  • Ensures safety and compliance by counting controlled substances, adhering to proper techniques for nutrition and therapeutic diet plans, and following standard precautions in care delivery.
  • Maintains accurate documentation of patient care encounters, attends mandatory meetings and training, and communicates essential information to relevant staff and departments.

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging• Autonomy in a warm team environment• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching• Company paid life insurance• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Wellpath

About Wellpath

NOW IS YOUR MOMENT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Join our Wellpath family and make a difference every day by providing care to society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Our team has the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those of you whose calling it is to serve others, we get it, it is ours too. This is your moment not only to advance your career but to join a mission that aligns with your own. We are Wellpath. We are the right people, striving to do the right thing. We will continue to create healthier communities — wherever we go, wherever we grow — one patient at a time.

“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” - John Bunyan

Wellpath is the premier provider of localized, high-quality, compassionate care to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical environments. Wellpath holds patients at the center of everything we do and promotes rigorous standards of care and innovation. With more than 10,000 clinicians and professionals in 37 states across the U.S., Wellpath provides medical and mental healthcare services for over 200,000 patients daily in state hospitals, forensic treatment, civil commitment centers, as well as local, state, and federal correctional facilities. Learn more at https://wellpathcare.com

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Franklin, Tennessee
Year Founded
2003
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