Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical (Oncology)

Halifax Health•Daytona Beach, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care using the nursing process. The RN directs, delegates, and coordinates nursing care provided by LPNs, CNAs, Patient Care Companions, and Unit Clerks, consistent with their roles, responsibilities, and skill levels. Assignments are performed appropriately for the age and developmental level of the patient population being served. The RN provides individualized, compassionate nursing care; coordinates with patients, families, physicians, and multidisciplinary and ancillary teams; and contributes to patient safety, quality improvement, research, and staff development. The RN demonstrates professionalism, accountability, leadership, and adherence to the hospital’s standards, mission, values, and applicable legal and ethical guidelines.

Requirements

Active RN licensure in the State of Florida.
Degree from an accredited school of nursing.
Completion of general and nursing orientation.
Completion of unit orientation and the unit-specific competency checklist.
Professional interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues.
Certifications required by the specific unit or area, as specified in the required certification addendum.
Completion of annual competency-based learning modules (CBLs).
Excellent communication skills when working with physicians, patients, families, and other disciplines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients on admission and monitor their status on an ongoing basis.
Assess patient and family learning needs.
Recognize and respond to changes in a patient’s condition.
Document assessment data on admission and on an ongoing basis.
Plan and coordinate care based on patient assessments, status, and identified needs.
Involve family members or significant others in the plan of care as desired by the patient.
Initiate an individualized teaching plan on admission to support positive outcomes and timely discharge.
Implement supportive and rehabilitative nursing care according to identified patient needs.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Initiate and verify physician orders.
Use nursing judgment in providing care.
Evaluate patient and family responses to interventions and progress toward desired outcomes.
Organize patient care based on patient needs and available resources.
Advocate for patients by providing compassionate care individualized to their needs.
Identify priorities for the care of assigned patients.
Coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize outcomes.
Demonstrate professional development, accountability, and leadership in nursing practice, and adhere to Cornerstone standards and the hospital mission and values.
Report to work as scheduled.
Maintain a professional appearance that demonstrates a positive image.
Maintain patient confidentiality and act ethically.
Follow legal and ethical guidelines in providing nursing care.
Maintain competencies and develop professional and clinical knowledge through continuing education.
Assist with staff orientation and professional development.
Contribute to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers.
Support research and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Administer medications according to established policies.
Comply with patient safety goals and programs.
Direct, delegate, and coordinate nursing care performed by LPNs, CNAs, Patient Care Companions, and Unit Clerks in accordance with their roles, responsibilities, and skill levels.