RN - Registered Nurse Hematology/Oncology - Per Diem

Geisinger • Hazleton, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Hematology/Oncology assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs. The role promotes adaptive responses by patients and families, supports safety and patient satisfaction, provides compassionate care, and coordinates patient care and staff interactions. Nurses are accountable for delivering the best possible patient and family experience and for meeting the qualifications needed to care for patients in their assigned unit.

This is a per-diem position scheduled as needed, with hours varying according to organizational needs. Typical hours are 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The nurse works with physicians, ancillary personnel, and interdisciplinary team members to provide and coordinate care, participate in evidence-based practice and quality and safety activities, and meet unit and system-specific metrics.

Requirements

• Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
• At least 2 years of nursing experience.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license.
• Clinical skills, healthcare industry knowledge, and familiarity with medical devices and tools.
• Knowledge of patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments according to scope of practice and unit standards.
• Address patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs throughout the continuum of care.
• Formulate, coordinate, and provide a plan of care, including patient and family education, with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, according to policy and procedure.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and complete associated paperwork.
• Access implanted venous access devices for laboratory work and infusions.
• Insert, monitor, regulate, and discontinue IVs as required by the provider.
• Administer and dispose of chemotherapy in accordance with regulatory guidelines and document chemotherapy administration.
• Administer and follow related research protocols.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and revise the plan of care based on patient response.
• Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and interdisciplinary team members to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
• Problem-solve, troubleshoot, and take corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment.
• Participate in unit-based decision-making regarding the use of evidence-based practice.
• Contribute as a team member toward unit and organizational goals and remain accountable for unit- and system-specific metrics.
• Participate in patient quality and safety education programs and activities to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision and dental coverage and domestic-partner benefits.
• Collaborative, cooperative, and collegial work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed