Registered Nurse Oncology Outpatient Bridgewater

Job Description

Utilizes nursing assessment skills effectively. Coordinates and completes patient assessment. Consistently assesses pain, using the appropriate scale, intervention, and reassessment tool. Monitors effects of medications and reports adverse effects. Assesses potential discharge needs. Assesses barriers to learning and functional status of patient. Age Specific

Competencies:

Encourages patients to report pain and to communicate concerns regarding pain management. Anticipate patient may focus on time constraints and concerns impacting life style, family, work, and/or income loss due to treatment.

• Demonstrates competent clinical skills. Demonstrates knowledge and skill of equipment and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of medication administration and safety according to hospital policy. Identifies and reports all risk management issues. Demonstrates competency for chemotherapy/infusion administration. Demonstrates knowledge/ adherence to Blood Administration. Age Specific
  
  Competencies:
  
  Aware of special considerations based on distinguishing characteristics of age groups. (ex. elder adults may have unpredictable absorption medications and require close monitoring)
• Maintains complete and accurate documentation. Completes required documentation in accordance with hospital policy. Patient's plan of care is complete and documented in a timely manner. Patient and family response to treatment plan and nursing interventions is documented. Documents changes in patient condition. Verifies MD orders and daily charges. Documents telephone orders in accordance with policies. Assess emotional distress daily and reports 4 or higher scores to SW.
  
  Completes PHQ questionnaire for depression screening and refer to social worker for score of 3 or higher. Age Specific
  
  Competencies:
  
  Aware of and follows the organizations policy regarding the reporting of suspected elder abuse and domestic violence and depression
• Assumes responsibility for directing patient care. Delegates tasks to the appropriate team member. Carries out physician orders in an accurate manner. Coordinate tests/procedures. Prioritize based on changes in patient’s condition. Coordinates and implements patient/family teaching. Collaborates with other disciplines such as pharmacy, social work, dietary. Age Specific
  
  Competencies:
  
  Identifies psychosocial issues. Makes timely referrals to social worker.
• Demonstrates professional practice responsibilities. Completes annual clinical competencies as required on unit. Demonstrates ability to prioritize care, and problem solve to meet the changing needs of patient. Demonstrates knowledge of policies and procedures. Functions as a resource/mentor to staff members. Identifies knowledge/skill gaps and takes action in obtaining education and/or training. Attends meetings and keeps current with changes in profession and unit function/activities.
  
  Participates in hospital and/or unit-based committees. Job Function: 06. Patient Satisfaction. Consistently responds to patients/families in a courteous and positive manner Consistently responds to patients needs in a timely manner Consistently respects the patients right to privacy and confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines
• Maintains a safe environment. Utilizes standard precautions. Consistently follows the National Patient Safety Goals. Maintains safe environment for patient and family. Age Specific
  
  Competencies:
  
  Assess fall risk. Provides assistance as necessary including step stools with handrails, access to handicapped bathroom, etc.
• Patient Advocate Identifies needs on admission and communicates patient and family s needs to physician, social worker, and/or case manager. Relays information regarding plan of care, patient progress, scheduling of tests/procedures to patient and family. Includes patient and surrogate in care planning. Acts as conduit of information for patient and family.
• Professional Practice Functions. Demonstrates willingness to float to other departments. Collaborates with physician practices in clinical care and protocols
• Other Tasks Which May be Required

Required:

• 1. Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
• 2. Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• 3. BLS certification.
• 4. 1-2 years Oncology experience

Preferred:

• 1. Bachelor s degree in nursing.
• a. All ASN must complete their BSN studies within five years of their start date.
• 2. Master s degree in nursing or related field.
• 3. 1+ year of experience in Nursing or relevant area.

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is;
Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation.

Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Morristown…