• RN-Surgical-Oncology 3ec

    Union Hospital (Terre Haute, IN)


    You belong at Union!

     

    Why Union?

     

    Union Health is an award-winning integrated health system and the Wabash Valley's largest employer. Union Health is an independent and not-for-profit health system. Founded in 2009, Union Health consists of Union Hospital, Union Hospital Clinton, and Union Medical Group. Union Health offers a full spectrum of healthcare career opportunities across the continuum of care. The organizations that makeup Union Health have a long tradition of serving the health care needs of West Central Indiana and East Central Illinois residents, stretching back more than 125 years.

     

    Proud to be Magnet Designated: Join a team recognized for nursing excellence, quality patient outcomes, and a commitment to professional growth. Our Magnet culture fosters collaboration, evidence-based practice, and continuous learning to help you thrive in your nursing career.

     

    Our Surgical/Oncology RN’s play a key role in providing the highest quality of patient care while the patient is in at Union Health. 3ec provides care of patients after general surgery, and also provides care of cancer patients undergoing treatment or experiencing diagnosis related concerns.

     

    This unit is led by Nursing Care Manager, Jennifer Meyer. She has been with Union Health since 2009 and has been leading this unit since 2017.

    Essential & valuable nursing skills gained on this unit :

    + Care of the surgical patient post-operative to discharge

    + Care of CVAD and PICC lines

    + Wound vac and wound care

    + Foley insertion and care of CBI

    + Nasogastric tube insertion and maintenance

    + Ostomy care and teaching

    + Chemotherapy administration

    + Chest tube care and maintenance

    + Epidural care and maintenance

    + JP and Accordian drain care and maintenance

    + Blood product administration

    Unit Successes and Designation :

    + Daisy Award winner 2020 and 2022

    Unit Culture :

    + 8-week new graduate RN orientation

    + Preceptor support

    + New graduate residency program

    + Nurse Apprentice program

    + Nurse Extern program

    RN Job Details:

    Essential Job Duties :

    + Collaborates with the physician or manager to determine needs of patients

    + Completes the routine physical assessment using common assessment skills in a systematic manner.

    + Contributes to plan of care for pre-defined patient problems.

    + Respects patients' rights, including the right to inform, privacy, confidentiality, and the right to refuse care.

    + Assists with patient education to promote self-care and patient independence.

    + Follows company policies and procedures and department protocols.

    + Assists the physician with special procedures.

    Qualifications:

    + Graduate from an accredited ASN or BSN program

    + Must have Indiana RN license

    + Previous RN experience preferred

    License/Certification :

    + BLS certification

    + IN RN license

    In addition to competivtive pay, Union co-workers enjoy:

    + Part-time and Full-time schedules

    + Comprehensive Benefits

    + Paid Time Off starting day one.

    + Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.

    + Career Paths

    + Success Sharing

    + 403b Retirement Employer Match.

    + Much More!

     

    Be part of an organization that is dedicated to your work-life balance, career, growth, and development. Union Health, U Matter and U Belong.

     

    How can we help? Call us at 812-238-7827 or email us at [email protected]

     

    Please note that the salary information provided on the career site for this position opening may not necessarily reflect the accurate compensation associated with the role. We encourage candidates to inquire further and engage in direct communication with Union Health for comprehensive salary details.

     

    As an EOE/AA employer, Union Hospital, Inc. will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.