RN - FT - Oncology Med
Company: Summa Health
Location: Akron
Posted on: October 31, 2025
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Job Description:
Primary patient population: This unit specializes in the care of
adults with oncologic needs, including chemotherapy and
immunotherapy administration, symptom management, complex care
planning, hematologic health and general-medical concerns. Unit
Size: 15-bed unit Target Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5 to 1:6
*subject to change based on census numbers and patient care needs
Highlights: · $5/hr shift differential for nights; $1/hr for
weekends · 12-month nurse residency program for new grads · Nurses
hired on to the 7East team will partner with the nurse leader to
obtain their chemotherapy competency within 6 months of hire Summa
Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by
a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99.
Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture,
passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and
families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership,
collegial working relationships at every level of the organization
and competitive pay and benefits. Summary: Guided by knowledge of
the basic principles of nursing based on the biological, physical,
and psycho-social sciences, utilizes judgment supported by evidence
and nursing theory in the delivery of nursing care. Provides,
coordinates and/or delegates nursing care and manages resources in
the delivery of care for patients, the family of patients and the
community, with the goal of attaining, maintaining and restoring
optimum health. Formal Education Required: a. Bachelor’s of Science
in Nursing (BSN) -Applicants with an Associate’s degree will be
considered but are required to obtain BSN within three (3) years of
employment b. Graduate of a program of professional nursing that is
accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) c.
Current license to practice registered nursing in the State of Ohio
Experience and Training Required: a. PRN RN’s must have at least
one-year recent experience in the area of practice. b. One year of
related RN experience is required for weekend option positions. c.
Additional related previous experience and/or preparation maybe
required for specialty units. Other Skills, Competencies and
Qualifications: a. Requires full range of body motion including
handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and
eye-hand coordination. b. Requires standing and walking for
extended periods of time c. Requires corrected vision and hearing
to normal range d. Requires working under stressful conditions or
working irregular hours. e. Requires exposure to communicable
disease, body fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and
other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical
environment, such as risk of falls, strains, etc. f. Maintains
current Basic Life Support certification; All nurses new to
critical care, progressive care, medical telemetry, PACU, and ED
must successfully complete Advanced Cardiac Life Support within the
first six months and maintain current card. Experienced RNs hired
into areas requiring ACLS are expected to have an ACLS
certification upon hire or must be completed within six weeks of
hire. Population Specific Competency: g. Additional education or
certifications may be required for specialty areas (i.e. PALS, NIH,
Non-Violet Crisis Intervention, etc.). h. Population Specific
Competency: i. Ability to effectively interact with populations of
patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for
self-respect, dignity and diversity Level of Physical Demands: a.
Heavy: Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50
pounds of force frequently, and/or ten to 20 pounds of force
continuously to move objects. Equal Opportunity
Employer/Veterans/Disabled $33.00/hr - $52.00/hr The salary range
on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any
bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant
experience and geographical location are considered when
determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance
of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team
members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range
that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum
of the range would not be typical.
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