Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical (Oncology)
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 in accordance with their roles, responsibilities, and skill levels. Assignments are appropriate to the ages and developmental levels of the patient population served. The RN provides compassionate, individualized care; coordinates with patients, families, physicians, and the multidisciplinary team; and supports patient safety, education, quality improvement, and professional development. The position requires a Florida RN license, completion of required orientations and competency activities, and certifications required for the specific unit or area.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse 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 for the specific unit or area, as identified in the required certification addendum.
- Completion of annual competency-based learning modules.
- Excellent communication skills when working with physicians, patients, families, and other disciplines.
- Ability to provide care appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patient population served.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients on admission and monitor them on an ongoing basis.
- Assess patient and family learning needs and document assessment data on admission and throughout care.
- Recognize and respond to changes in a patient’s condition.
- Plan and coordinate care based on assessment findings, patient status, and identified needs.
- Involve family 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 care according to patient needs and available resources, and identify priorities for assigned patients.
- Serve as a patient advocate by providing compassionate, individualized nursing care.
- Coordinate patient care with ancillary department services to optimize outcomes.
- Direct, delegate, and coordinate nursing care performed by LPNs, CNAs, Patient Care Companions, and Unit Clerks according to their roles and skill levels.
- Demonstrate professional development, accountability, and leadership in nursing practice; adhere to Cornerstone standards and the hospital mission and values.
- Report to work as scheduled and maintain a professional appearance.
- Protect patient confidentiality and follow legal and ethical guidelines.
- Maintain 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
