Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical (Oncology)

Halifax Health • Daytona Beach, FL

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care according to the nursing process. The nurse 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 appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patient population served.

The role provides individualized, compassionate nursing care; assesses and monitors patients and their families’ learning needs; recognizes changes in patient condition; plans and coordinates care; implements teaching, supportive, and rehabilitative interventions; and evaluates responses and progress toward outcomes. The nurse collaborates with physicians, patients, families, multidisciplinary teams, and ancillary departments, while applying nursing judgment, maintaining professional accountability, and supporting patient safety, quality improvement, and staff development.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license 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 applicable.
• Completion of annual competency-based learning modules (CBLs).
• Excellent communication skills when dealing with physicians, patients, families, and other disciplines.

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 recognize and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Document assessment data at admission and on an ongoing basis.
• Plan and coordinate care based on patient assessments, 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 and organize care according to patient needs and available resources.
• Evaluate patient and family responses to interventions and progress toward desired outcomes.
• Serve as a patient advocate by providing compassionate, individualized care.
• Identify care priorities for assigned patients and coordinate activities with ancillary departments.
• 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 and maintain a professional appearance.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and act ethically, following legal and ethical guidelines for 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree