Registered Nurse Clinical Expanded Role I McKay-Dee Oncology Clinic

Intermountain Health

7d • $37 - $56 • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Clinical Expanded Role I is responsible for implementing and supporting special clinical projects and assignments as designated by the manager, according to the needs of the department. This position acts as a resource to the RN Staff position as a knowledge expert to improve patient care. This is a full-time position with 40 budgeted hours per week, located at the McKay-Dee Oncology Clinic.

Requirements

• Current RN License in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Current ACLS Certification
• 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• Experience in assigned clinical area.
• Mentoring experience.
• RNs hired or promoted into this role need to have or obtain their BSN within three years of hire or promotion.

Nice To Haves

• RN with oncology experience preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
• Leadership experience.
• Current PALS Certification

Responsibilities

• Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative and developmental skills as appropriate).
• Seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non-nursing disciplines, support staff, others.
• Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plan of care.
• Actively seeks patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop plan of care including needed education.
• Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow-up).
• Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination and collaboration as appropriate.
• Provides or delegates care consistent with plan of care, guidelines of care and professional licensure provisions.
• Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources.
• Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, patient and family satisfaction.
• Revises plan of care as indicated, and reassesses changes as appropriate.
• Promotes nursing profession and participate in development of others.
• Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice: complies with regulatory standards, practices within scope of licensure, provides accurate & timely documentation, and understands legal implications of care delivery.
• Provides clinical expertise in assigned specialty area.
• Participates within Clinical Program initiatives and processes and monitors outcomes.
• Implements department or specialty care area projects or programs as identified.
• Assists in policy development with corporate-wide initiatives.
• Supports standardization and development of department protocols, policies, and procedures for patient care delivery.
• Serves as a department and/or specialty care area representative on committees or task forces relating to area of expertise.
• Serves as a consultant / liaison to healthcare team members, patients, families and community.
• Acts as a resource, consultant and mentor to staff within department or specialty care area.
• Supports in-services related to their clinical area of specialty.
• Utilizes current research to recommend improvements to nursing practice and to support the development of standards for nursing care of specialty patients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution.
• The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.
• Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level