Registered Nurse Clinical Lead Oncology

Location: Nashville, TN

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West

Department: Oncology

Schedule: Full-Time | Nights

• Deliver high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced environment serving a diverse patient population, including oncology, post-surgical, and medical-surgical patients.
• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care across the full oncology continuum, including pre-treatment, active treatment, and post-treatment phases.
• Manage post-operative oncology patients (e.g., mastectomy patients), including surgical site assessment, complication prevention, and comprehensive discharge education with a focus on wound care and recovery.
• Safely administer and monitor chemotherapy and immunotherapy/biotherapy treatments, ensuring adherence to evidence-based protocols and vigilant management of treatment-related side effects.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support complex care needs, including symptom management, palliative care, and hospice services, while providing compassionate education and support to patients and families.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date reqired. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required.

• Must be NIHSS certified within the first 3 months of hire
• Chemo Certification required within 6-months of hire

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

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