Registered Nurse RN Wknd- Medical​/Oncology

Summary

Up to 14K sign on bonus for qualified candidates. The medical oncology unit will consist of patients with a cancer diagnosis, medical step-down patients, and general medical overflow. This position has basic knowledge of pathophysiology of cancer and is able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients on this unit.

• Regularly assesses patients/clients needs and provides skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care, and accepted standards of nursing practice. (30%)
• Provides direct patient care, including nursing assessment, medication administration, treatments, call lights, assisting with transfers, responding to alarms, etc. (30%)
• Evaluates effectiveness of treatment plan and patients' condition to make suggestions and participate in updating/revising the treatment plan in collaboration with other team members, utilizing current information and assessments to improve patient care. (20%)
• Processes physician/provider orders and performs physician ordered care accurately, completely and in a timely manner. (10%)
• Follows up regarding medication changes and order clarifications. (10%)
• Demonstrates the ability to interpret information and reports pertinent data to the physician, including pertinent clinical information.
• Assesses learning needs considering readiness, ability, preferences, and cultural / spiritual variables.
• Provides education to meet the individual needs and ability to learn.
• Participates in care conferences as assigned.
• Develops and maintains good working rapport with interdisciplinary personnel to meet the needs of each resident.>
• Coordinates care provided by patient care technicians.
• Demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize the needs of groups of patients or an individual patient.
• Demonstrates a general ability to manage assignments and perform routine duties on the unit.
• Instructs other team members when appropriate, explaining goals and rationale for individualized care.
• Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates understanding of clinical pathways and utilizes appropriately.
• Remains calm and efficient when working in stressful situations.
• Documents in an accurate, clear, and concise way and includes pertinent clinical data.
• Shares information and reports significant changes and/or abnormal findings to appropriate team members.
• Participates in regulatory surveys.
• Participates in the performance improvement activities.
• Assists with orientation and ongoing competencies.
• Provides a safe and secure environment for patient care.
• Attends and participates in professional association activities and programs to assure being current on regulations, guidelines, and professional standards.
• Remains current on new developments by reading professional journals, and attending seminars.
• Demonstrates understanding of role in emergency preparedness procedures.
• Administers complicated IV therapy, i.e., antibiotic, blood, cardiac drips, and chemotherapy.
• Assesses patient for signs or symptoms of complications of cancer or treatment protocols.
• Accurately uses central lines for drawing blood, administering chemotherapy, etc.
• Interacts positively with patients and families during severe stress situations.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and integration of theory to practice for medical patients, oncology patients, medical step-down, and telemetry patients.
• Participates in Transition of Care course for first 12 months after hire or transfer to position.
• Other duties as assigned.

• RN:
  Registered Nurse
• BLS:
  Basic Life Support
• TEAM ADVANCED:
  Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt (within 6 months of hire or transfer; employees who are in this position on or before 8/1/2024 will have 24 months to complete this certification)

• Associate’s degree in Nursing required, Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Chemotherapy education pathway:
Full time & Part time RN – Pass ONS Cancer Basics course within 6 months;
Pass ONS Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy Fundamentals of Administration course within 12 months;
Obtain ONS Oncology…