Rn- Cn I-ONA, Infusion, Part Time, First Shift

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse I (registered nurse) promotes and restores patients’ health by completing the nursing process and collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members. The nurse provides physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families, and uses knowledge of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate culturally based, age-specific patient care. The RN incorporates the ANCC Synergy Model for patient care to support optimal patient outcomes. This role provides infusion nursing care and applies population-appropriate communication, clinical judgment, advocacy, caring practices, collaboration, systems thinking, responsiveness to diversity, facilitation of learning, and clinical inquiry. The nurse follows protocols and standards, maintains patient confidentiality and safety, supports patient and family understanding and self-care, and seeks assistance when needed to identify and address patient problems. UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, in partnership with the University of Cincinnati. Its members include hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory services, and specialized institutes. UC Health describes its purpose as advancing healing and reducing suffering through innovation, research, teaching, and patient care.

Requirements

Associate Degree from an accredited school of Nursing (ASN).
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
Current BLS/ACLS/PALS per department requirements based on patient population needs.
At least 1 year of oncology experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school of Nursing (BSN).
Chemotherapy-biotherapy certification.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate culturally based, age-specific patient care using the nursing process.
Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to support patient goals and outcomes.
Communicate appropriately with patients and families, provide clear treatment instructions, and involve family or guardians in assessment and care.
Recognize patient growth and development needs, physical limitations, behavioral health concerns, and signs or symptoms of abuse or neglect; respond appropriately.
Perform treatments, administer medications, and operate equipment safely.
Use clinical reasoning, basic data collection, protocols, evidence-based guidelines, and experiential knowledge to make nursing decisions.
Advocate for patients and families, represent patient concerns, support ethical resolution of clinical concerns, and maintain patient rights and confidentiality.
Provide compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic care; promote patient independence through goal setting, education, and answers to questions; and maintain a safe physical environment.
Participate in discussions about patient care and practice issues, remain receptive to mentoring, and maintain cooperative relationships with the multidisciplinary team.
Consider cultural, spiritual, gender, racial, ethnic, lifestyle, socioeconomic, age-related, and value differences in care.
Follow planned education programs and provide information that supports patient and family understanding.
Follow standards and guidelines, implement clinical changes and research-based practices developed by others, recognize changing patient conditions, and seek help or further learning when needed.