Registered Nurse 2 - Oncology Specialty, Full Time

About the role

The Residency Registered Nurse 2 – Specialty (U) is responsible for delivering patient-family centered care in a culturally competent manner, utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service.

Responsibilities

• Affirms patients and evaluates plans to include documentation of nursing care.
• Reports symptoms and changes in patients’ condition and vital signs.
• Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses, conditions and physician orders.
• Reviews, evaluates and reports diagnostic tests to assess patient’s condition.
• Consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals related to assigned patients to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Prepares patients for, and assists with examinations, procedures and treatments.
• Considers patient age and culture during patient treatments and provides any needed information regarding treatment plan.
• Nurtures a compassionate environment by providing psychological support.
• Performs appropriate patient tests and safely administers medications within the scope of practice.
• Administers and maintains accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies, procedures and physician orders.
• Communicates plan of care in a timely manner to patient and family, as well as the appropriate team members, ensuring compliance with all regulatory guidelines (i.e. HIPAA).
• Uses best practices for transition of patient care.
• Uses available resources to assist in discharge planning.
• Plans, prioritizes, and adjusts assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care; seeks assistance when needed.
• Adapts to changing work demands and environment.
• Safely operates medical equipment.
• Serves as a preceptor and assists new staff in the provision of care in order to help them acclimate to the healthcare environment, and a direct patient care role.
• Provides concise and constructive feedback when needed.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, Bachelor’s degree (BSN) preferred.
• RNs hired with an Associates (ASN) degree have 2 years to complete the BSN degree.
• Valid Florida Registered Nurse License, ACLS, BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (i.e. sanitation, decontamination etc.).
• Excellent patient experience skills.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Cumulative benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

Pay

• Not specified

Schedule

• Full time