RN - Registered Nurse - Radiation Oncology
About The Position
We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact. Job Duties: Assesses plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet the needs of the patient. Promotes adaptive responses of patient and family to achieve the highest level of patient care, promote safety, and maximize patient satisfaction. Exhibits compassionate care during patient-nurse interactions. Coordinates patient care and interaction of staff. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in their assigned nursing unit. Responsible for ensuring the very best patient and family experience by optimizing all interactions. This union role is full-time, 40 hours weekly; Days.
Requirements
- Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
- Minimum of 1 year-Nursing (Required)
- Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
- Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
- Clinical Skills
- Communication
- Computer Literacy
- Interpersonal Communication
- Preceptor Skills
- Teamwork
Nice To Haves
- Experience in gynecologic procedures and patient care
- Proficiency in IV access and administration of pain medications as prescribed by a physician
- Skilled in urinary catheter placement
- Oncology experience, including familiarity with radiation and chemotherapy workflows
Responsibilities
- Assesses plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet the needs of the patient.
- Promotes adaptive responses of patient and family to achieve the highest level of patient care, promote safety, and maximize patient satisfaction.
- Exhibits compassionate care during patient-nurse interactions.
- Coordinates patient care and interaction of staff.
- Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in their assigned nursing unit.
- Responsible for ensuring the very best patient and family experience by optimizing all interactions.
- Completes preparation of the patient according to defined procedure.
- Completes patient assessment for risks for falls.
- Prepares equipment and supplies for procedures using sterile technique.
- Cares for equipment before, during and after procedures or as needed in department.
- Performs intravenous starts and monitors intravenous therapy on designated patients.
- Performs point of care testing such as urine pregnancies or blood glucose on patients as needed.
- Administers medication, IV push medication and conscious sedation.
- Provides post-procedure care.
- Observes, interprets, reports and records signs indicative of changes in the patient's condition.
- Records appropriate information to monitor patients' needs prior to procedure.
- Monitors and assists patients with spinal cord stimulators.
- Provides appropriate patient education to patients and caregivers.
- Adheres to requirements mandated by regulatory agencies.
- Assists with orientation, in-service programs and supervision of nursing students, new staff members, and dedicated staff members.
- Participates in Quality Improvement activities.
- Actively participates in patient safety improvement and management program.
- Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events.
- Promptly reports serious events and incidents in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure.
- Assumes charge nurse role on assigned, rotating basis.
- Assigns staff to specific patient areas as needed, based on patient acuity.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options
- Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
- Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous PTO that accrues quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
- Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
- Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
- We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
