RN Cancer Center PRN

About the Role

Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards and practices. The position requires a high quality of care in order to meet the Hospital's core mission.

Qualifications

• 2 year / Associate Degree from a state accredited School of Professional Nursing (Required)
• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree from a state accredited School of Professional Nursing (Preferred)
• 1 - 2 Years Nursing Experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license
• ONS Chemo Provider Certification or within six months of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Responsibilities

Assessment and Diagnosis

• Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process
• Identifies issues and develops diagnoses based on assessment data
• Prioritizes data collection based on the patient's condition and needs
• Identifies expected outcomes and plans based on diagnoses or issues

Outcomes and Evaluations

• Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care
• Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes
• Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient
• Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process
• Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes
• Documents the results of the evaluation

Quality

• Uses the results of quality improvement activities in nursing practice
• Uses creativity and innovation in nursing practice to improve care delivery
• Incorporates evidence-based knowledge to initiate change in nursing practice
• Participates in quality improvement activities

Nursing Code of Ethics

• Accountable for individual practice and delegation to provide optimum care
• Practices with compassion and respect
• Primary commitment is to advocate for the patient, family, and community
• Assures patient safety through competency and growth of self and others
• Contributes to a healthy work environment through shared decision making
• Collaborates with other health professionals to meet healthcare needs

Leadership

• Directs the coordination of care across settings and among caregivers
• Engages in teamwork as a team player and a team builder
• Serves in key roles at work through shared decision making
• Defines a clear vision including goals and plans and measures progress
• Promotes nursing through participation in professional organizations

Care Planning and Implementation

• Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses
• Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team
• Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner
• Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan
• Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate
• Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan

Care Processes

• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements the plan of care
• Bases care decisions on the plan of care
• Monitors and documents patient response
• Establishes rapport with clients
• Adapts communication style, listens, and responds to patient needs
• Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment
• Provides effective interventions
• Respects patients' confidentiality and privacy
• Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families
• Manages difficult or emotional patient situations

Documentation

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers/users
• Uses correct terminology
• Conforms to required style and format

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission, and vision of the organization
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs)
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate