Registered Nurse 2 - Oncology Specialty, Full Time

About the role

The Residency Registered Nurse 2 – Specialty (U) delivers patient-family centered care in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service while ensuring population-specific patient care. The incumbent oversees nurses and allied health staff in their daily practice.

Core Job Functions

• Assesses assigned 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
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets

Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
• 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

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Tuition remission
• More comprehensive benefits package available

Work Location: UHealth Tower