Registered Nurse (RN), Oncology

Lifepoint Health • Lake Havasu, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

RN Oncology FT Days Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Havasu Regional Medical Center is a 171-bed hospital that offers a broad scope of services in major medical disciplines. A medical staff of more than 33 affiliated physicians represents a broad cross-section of expertise in 31 medical specialties. Where We Are: Lake Havasu City has earned the reputation as the outdoor recreation mecca of the southwest. Blessed by an ideal climate, captivating scenery, beautiful yet rugged mountains, tranquil desert and the azure waters of the Colorado River, Lake Havasu's 45-mile long lake is an oasis of natural beauty. Come live where others only get to vacation. Why Choose Us: Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees Competitive Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants Professional Development and Growth Opportunities And much more… Position Summary: Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment. Documents patient care given. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. Detects change in patient status, reports to appropriate health care team member and utilizes resources as dictated by the acuity. Assigns priorities to the patient’s problems with highest priority given to problems that are most urgent and critical. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Insures completion of requests for diagnostic work and support services. Counts narcotics according to policy and procedure. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a current AZ state RN license or Compact State License and possess a associate's degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Basic Life Support Certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS required upon hire, BLS is not required if employee has current ACLS
• PALS required within 1 year of hire.
• Handle with Care within 30 days of orientation – required annually.
• TNCC within 6 months of hire.
• Must pass a rhythm recognition test within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year ICU experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Detects change in patient status, reports to appropriate health care team member and utilizes resources as dictated by the acuity.
• Assigns priorities to the patient’s problems with highest priority given to problems that are most urgent and critical.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Insures completion of requests for diagnostic work and support services.
• Counts narcotics according to policy and procedure.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees