Patient Populations: As a nurse on our unit, you will provide comprehensive care to a mix of medical and surgical oncology patients who undergo a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic measures including surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, pain management and radiation therapy. Populations served on this 24-bed unit include patients with cancer of the breast, lung, colon, pancreas, thyroid and lymph node system.

Unit Information: 4JPW is part of the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, the only Comprehensive Center in the state of Iowa, as designated by the National Cancer Institute. As part of the unit staff, you will complete a comprehensive 8 week orientation program. This includes extensive direct patient care, guided by your RN preceptor, along with classroom lecture content, including a comprehensive chemotherapy training class and principles/concepts in Oncology Nursing. All staff participate in the self scheduling model and are open to schedule a variety of 4, 8 or 12 hour shifts, to balance personal life obligations with unit staffing needs. Many nurses on this unit hold the Oncology Nursing Certification. 4JPW offers a wide variety of rewarding and challenging experiences in a sensitive, caring environment. I invite you to visit this friendly and dynamic oncology unit. Nurses are key members of the multidisciplinary team on 4JPW.

Location: 4th floor, John Pappajohn Pavilion West