Registered Nurse – Oncology – Full Time - Nights
About The Position
Up to a $25,000 sign on bonus for qualified RNs! Full Time night shift Registered Nurse RN on Acute Care 1 at Lourdes Hospital. Department Description: The oncology/hospice unit is located on 1 Medical at Guthrie Lourdes. This is a 28-bed unit that specializes in cancer care, treatment, and palliative medicine. Position Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment. Accountable for the delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence‐based quality care to patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. Practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice. Essential functions and specific skills for the job are found in the unit specific onboarding checklist and in standards that are applicable to the specialty.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse in the State of Practice
- Any previously agreed upon effective date for obtaining a Bachelor's degree in nursing between individuals and facilities will remain in effect, including those who transition to their position from the NLRN Program
- Any contract with specific time frames for obtaining a bachelor's degree in nursing will supersede the above point and will remain in effect
- BLS certification
- The Registered Nurse must be a registered nurse currently licensed in the state of employment with at least one year of experience
- Alternately, the Registered Nurse may have less than one year of experience if they have been transitioned to their position from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program
- The Registered Nurse must meet the individual nursing unit specifications regarding educational requirements during employment
- Must maintain BLS certification
- Specifications regarding educational requirements during employment are determined by the Nursing Department and Nursing Unit
Nice To Haves
- BSN in Nursing preferred
- Specialty Certification is preferred
- ACLS is unit dependent.
- PALS is unit dependent
Responsibilities
- Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patients' care
- Develops updates and coordinates the patients' plan of care to achieve patient goals and to optimize outcomes and transitions across the continuum
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate
- Performs and maintains the currency of essential competencies as required by a specific area of hire and population served
- Effectively advocates for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs of those we serve
- Fosters a learning environment for patients/families, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team, including student; Facilities formal and informal learning for patients/families, nursing, other members of the healthcare team, and community
- Accountable for safety, identifies and corrects problems, and integrates evidence and best practice into nursing care; uses data and evidence to improve patient outcomes
- Aligns patient safety, self‐safety, and environmental safety as equally important for best outcomes
- Engages in ongoing professional development; practices at the top of license within the legal parameters of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and specialty standards
- Promotes a culture of inquiry that explores, integrates, and disseminates research and evidence‐based practice
- demonstrates leadership as change agents using the collaborative leadership skills of advocacy, influence and innovation
- In partnering with colleagues appropriately delegates, coordinates care, and collaborates with others as equal members of the inter‐professional care team to integrate nursing knowledge
- Models professional behaviors as a representative of the nursing profession
- Participates in the planning and presentation of educational programs
- Proficiency in Information Technology, such as electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the position
- Skilled to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff
- Ability to use independent, critical judgment in all aspects of patient care delivery
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude
- Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
