Registered Nurse (RN)-Huntsman Cancer 4A Med Surg

Huntsman Cancer Institute • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) position at Huntsman Cancer 4A Med Surg is focused on providing exceptional nursing care in a new medical and surgical oncology unit. This unit, opening in January 2024, will cater primarily to solid-tumor patients, addressing their medical and post-operative needs. The role involves critical thinking and a variety of nursing skills, including IV line management, wound care, and patient education, all within a fast-paced environment. Newly hired RNs will participate in a Transition to Practice Program and a Nurse Residency Program to enhance their clinical skills and professional development.

Requirements

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah.
• Demonstrated potential ability to perform essential nursing functions.
• Ability to provide care to the population served.
• Demonstrated leadership, human relations, and effective communication skills.
• Ability to function during regularly scheduled, 12 hour, extended or alternative shifts.
• Ability to display mental and emotional stamina in situations dealing with death, multiple patients, family members, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to function calmly and competently in high stress situations.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within one year of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within one year of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, assesses and diagnoses problems through patient assessment and interactions; evaluates actual or potential patient health problems.
• Assesses, plans and implements interventions for solving patient care problems.
• Formulates care plans for specific patients and documents the nursing process in patient's record.
• Evaluates patient response to interventions and modifies plan of care as needed to achieve health care goals.
• Develops and participates in educating patients, their families, or significant others about post discharge care programs.
• Initiates patient care meetings with the health care team to revise the plan of care as the patient's condition warrants.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
• Provides guidance and direction to members of the health care team to ensure quality patient care.
• Keeps current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs.
• Orients and educates new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
• Provides and oversees direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocol and physicians' orders.
• Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precaution; initiates appropriate interventions in crisis situations.
• Participates in total quality management to positively affect patient and system outcomes to improve care.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus offered for new hires at 0.50 FTE or greater.
• First installment of the sign-on bonus paid within the first 30 days of hire.
• Second installment of the sign-on bonus paid after 1 year of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed