Registered Nurse (RN) - Radiation Oncology

WVU Medicine•Aurora, CO

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting, with authority and responsibility for delivering care through the nursing process. The nurse uses competent clinical knowledge and skills, independent nursing judgment, and accountability for care provided directly and by delegated health care providers to achieve quality patient outcomes. The position performs duties within the scope of a Registered Nurse (RN) - Level I and demonstrates advanced-beginner knowledge and skills relevant to patients' needs across the lifespan, including assessing and interpreting patient data for age-specific care requirements. The role requires a current state or enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) RN license, Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire, and one year of registered nursing experience. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred. The position is scheduled for 32 hours per week on the day shift and is non-exempt. The job is based at WVUH Cancer Radiation Oncology in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state where services are provided, or current multistate Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
One year of registered nursing experience.
Interpersonal skills to communicate positively and effectively, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
Competent clinical practice and critical-thinking skills to deliver patient care efficiently while maximizing resource use.
Ability to respond flexibly to changes in work volume, staffing, and schedules.
Ability to work under highly stressful conditions and adapt to varying workloads and assignments.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials or equipment weighing 40 pounds or more; patient transfers, lifts, and repositioning are to use indicated lift equipment or handling aids.
Visual acuity within the normal range.
Hearing within the normal range to assess sounds and monitors.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Modify patients’ plans of care based on collected data and individual needs.
Use evidence-based practice to provide patient care.
Delegate care according to scope of practice.
Verify plans of care with interprofessional colleagues, patients, and caregivers.
Provide education based on learning needs and family involvement.
Promote effective communication among interprofessional team members and healthcare consumers.
Influence policy to promote safe patient care.
Use appropriate resources when providing care, especially in sensitive situations.
Incorporate processes that advance the organizational growth plan and influence.
Participate in developing strategies to promote healthy communities and practice environments.
Recognize strategies to improve nursing quality.
Review and evaluate policies, procedures, and guidelines to improve healthcare quality.
Demonstrate understanding of the importance of data collection and utilization.
Share educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers.
Engage in activities related to nurse-sensitive indicators to enhance quality of care.
Participate in continuing professional development.
Identify ethical situations and seek assistance from appropriate colleagues.
Identify ways to maintain and improve an ethical work environment conducive to safe, quality healthcare.
Adhere to patients’ moral and legal rights.
Engage in opportunities for work-life balance.
Complete annual education related to specialty accreditation, when required by the facility, through applicable learning or competency activities.