We are Hiring at UofL Hospital’s 5 South Surgical Oncology unit

Location: 530 South Jackson Street, Louisville, KY 40202

Shift Options: Weekends, Full-Time, 7a-7p

About Us

5 South is a 16-bed complex surgical oncology unit caring for complex pre- and post-operative surgical oncology and plastics patients. This unit has all private rooms.

UofL Hospital, a 404-bed academic teaching and research hospital, is at the heart of the Louisville Metro area in downtown Louisville. UofL Hospital offers a second-to-none cancer center, world-renowned trauma team and a uniquely streamlined, nationally accredited stroke center—the latest innovations in a history of world-class care. UofL Hospital is the only adult Level I Trauma Center in the region, which includes the only dedicated burn center in Kentucky.

Our Mission

As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization.

The areas of focus

• PCU
• Surgical Oncology
• Early Diagnosis Oncology 

Required Qualifications

• Active Kentucky registered nurse license or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky
• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• One (1) year of patient care experience in specialty area
• All new-hire Associate degree registered nurses (new graduate and experienced) are required to start an approved BSN program within one (1) year of hire and complete an approved BSN program within three (3) years of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university

Benefits & Perks

• Additional weekend incentive pay on the hour when working regularly scheduled weekend shifts
• Competitive pay & benefits options
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Free tuition to UofL for part- and full-time employees & for child/spouse/domestic partner
• 401K with employer match

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