Registered Nurse - Redbank Medical Oncology

Registered Nurse - Redbank Medical Oncology - Full Time - Days

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The practice of nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to groups and individuals. The RN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. All care is provided based on the concepts inherent in the model of care for TCH which promotes an ongoing partnership between patients and families and the team of healthcare providers.

The care is culturally based and age specific. The RN adheres to American Nursing Association (ANA) code of ethics and to the scope of practice described in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

• Demonstrates the nursing skills to complete a holistic assessment of the patient’s physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and education needs utilizing The Christ Hospital Professional Practice Model.
• Understands signs and symptoms and data related to the patient’s presenting needs and actual or potential nursing diagnosis.
• Recognizes and appropriately reports to the physician and charge RN pertinent abnormal data and changes in the patient’s condition.
• Utilizes appropriate handoff methods to collaborate with other healthcare team members to communicate pertinent data regarding patient’s physiological and psychological data.
• Assesses patient, family, and environment for safety risks, proactively seeks out and performs safety initiatives.
• Prepares, coordinates, and revises multidisciplinary plan of care in collaboration with the patient and family to be supportive of the TCH model of care/Patient and Family Centered care. For each problem a measurable goal is set.
• Communicates the plan of care utilizing SBAR and handoff processes with all team members.
• Establish priorities of care, discusses plan of care during shift report, and participates in care conferences.
• Initiates discharge planning upon admission, makes appropriate referrals consistent with the anticipated length of stay.
• Performs and delegates nursing actions based on appropriate orders demonstrates critical thinking and accountability for appropriate implementation.
• Provides ongoing, individualized holistic patient and family education based on needs and plan of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates critical thinking upon review of physician orders, making appropriate referrals, & contacts other health team professionals.
• Responds to emergency situations that require an immediate, controlled precision in a skillful manner.
• Implements measures to prevent contamination and/or transmission of disease to include the use of appropriate protective devices and equipment to prevent injury and maintain a safe environment.
• Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care interventions, adjusts or continues with plan of care based on patient and family response.
• Maintains continuity of care by continuous evaluation during “handoff” report, rounding, and upon transfers to other specialty units and post care facilities.
• Documents information in a timely manner, according to hospital policy, to include the plan of care, accurate updates, teaching and the patients’ and family response to care.
• Demonstrates leadership skills such as the ability to motivate, educate, delegate, and mentor peers and other members of the healthcare team while effectively managing the care of patients and family members.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for professional growth and development. Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.

• Education:
  
  RN hires after Jan 2010 must receive BSN within 5 years of hire. BSN required; MSN/DNP not required but supersede BSN.
• Experience:
  
  None required.
• Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  Provides age and culturally specific patient care and education. Communicates effectively with peers; maintains confidentiality; demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth; accepts and implements change in a diverse setting.
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Current licensure to practice in Ohio. BLS required prior to patient contact. ACLS required within 6 months of hire in step-down and ICU areas. Clinical specialty certification expected within 5 years of eligibility.

Entry level

Full-time

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