The Oncology RN is responsible for providing professional nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with hematologic and oncologic diseases.  He/She is responsible for assisting the medical and radiation oncologists with patients in clinic, with primary responsibility to the medical oncologist(s).  This position functions under the authority of the Clinical Oncology Manager in accordance with the nursing guidelines provided by the Director of Nursing for Marshall Medical Center South and the policies and procedures for Marshall Medical Centers. 

This RN is responsible for all nursing care activities; initial assessment of patients, execute nursing care plans, providing direct nursing care, patient education, assisting physician with procedures and interacting with Social Services as needed to provide patient resources. 

EDUCATION:

                        Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with associates or bachelor’s RN degree

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

                        Current Alabama RN license

                        Certified CPR certification.

DESIRED:

                         Chemo Certified or willingness to become certified

Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville – and is home to Marshall Medical Centers.

Marshall Medical Centers, an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare. Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care – often provided by those who are neighbors and friends.

Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990 – and – is a 90-bed facility. In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center.

Named by the Joint Commission as a “Top Quality Performer” among America’s hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers’ patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.