MEDICAL SURGICAL RN
About The Position
The Medical Surgical RN works on 6 North, a 28-bed inpatient oncology unit within Mount Sinai Hospital’s Cancer Program. The program also includes an ambulatory chemotherapy infusion unit and a hematology/oncology clinic. The Cancer Program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer with commendation and has received exemplary clinical practice recognition from the American Society of Clinical Oncology Quality Practice Initiative. Oncology nurses administering chemotherapy are trained through the Oncology Nursing Society’s Chemotherapy and Biotherapy class, and many nurses are Oncology Certified Nurses (OCN). The department has a Nursing Shared Decision Making Council that sets goals and implements tactics, including work related to safety, communication, and education. The program provides continuing education in chemotherapy and biotherapy as new cancer drugs become available. The RN develops and implements plans of care, delivers and delegates care, participates in patient and family education, and collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. The RN interprets patient data to plan and revise care, responds to emergency situations, and follows hospital and department policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Illinois.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate interpersonal excellence through professional greetings and common courtesy.
- Develop and implement a plan of care through delivery and delegation of care.
- Participate in patient and family education.
- Communicate and collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Respond accordingly in emergency situations, including codes.
- Adhere to hospital and department policies and procedures.
- Interpret patient data accurately and use it independently or in consultation with other healthcare professionals to plan and revise care.
Benefits
- 403(b) with matching contributions
- Continuing education courses
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
