Registered Nurse RN Medical Surgical Oncology

About the role

This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction.

Responsibilities

• Affirms patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs.
• Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe.
• Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members.
• Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers.
• Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.
• Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input.
• Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care.
• Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed.
• Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members.
• Evaluates patient's response and the effectiveness of patient teaching.
• Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record.
• Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.
• Participates in unit or facility shared leadership.
• Interacts and participates in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors.
• Promotes/supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate.
• Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care.
• Acts as a role model for the organization's core values and behaviors.

Requirements

• Current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary/interim RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice.
• BLS certification is required.
• Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Professional certification preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Effective teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Proficient in electronic medical records and documentation systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance package.
• Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Employee assistance program.
• Continuing education reimbursement.
• Work-life balance with generous paid time off.

Pay

Competitive compensation package with a 18% night shift differential and a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential.

Schedule

Varied schedule to accommodate the needs of the patients and the hospital.