Unit Highlights

Nurses on Unit 5E (Medical Oncology) care for many medical oncology diagnoses while upholding the Commission on Cancer Standards. We welcome patients from a variety of medical and surgical specialties.  This 21 bed unit is a great place to become an expert generalist, Certified Chemo nurse and an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) as well as a Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN). The staff and nurses on 5E are highly skilled, motivated, and committed to excellence. We strive to provide safe, quality care by maintaining a patient-centered approach and leveraging multi-disciplinary collaboration. The cytoreductive surgery was developed at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The 5E Nurses also provide nationally certified care to our bariatric surgical patient population. 

Come join our team where we pride ourselves on teamwork, fun, and professional development! 

Key Responsibilities

As a Clinical Nurse you will deliver proficient nursing care to patients and families whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex. You will identify current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations and critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status and plans appropriate interventions directly or indirectly through other nurses.

What We Offer

• Culture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
• Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.
• Wellbeing- Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.
• Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.

Qualifications

• ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Prior Clinical Nursing Experience preferred.
• Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required.