Registered Nurse - Surgical Oncology
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers nursing care to patients across their life span through the nursing process. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and documents the effects of care, and works cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice. Nursing functions are carried out according to the Pennsylvania Nurse Practice Act, hospital policy, the hospital Mission Statement, and the Philosophy of the Department of Nursing. The position is in Surgical Oncology. An individualized orientation program is provided for all areas.
Requirements
- Current RN license in the State of Pennsylvania.
- Successful completion of BLS.
- Ability to meet the physical and sensory requirements described in the posting, including lifting, carrying, and pushing objects and transporting patients weighing up to 500 lbs.
- Submit an application using a full legal name and current home address, with employment history for the past seven years, including the present employer.
Nice To Haves
- One year of medical/surgical experience is preferred.
- Upload a current resume including work history, education, certifications, and licenses, if applicable.
- Create a profile at the conclusion of submitting the first application.
Responsibilities
- Perform in-depth, systematic assessments of assigned patients.
- Formulate collaborative, individualized plans of care and identify expected patient outcomes using the nursing process.
- Implement, evaluate, and document patient care interventions and their effectiveness in accordance with the care plan.
- Organize, coordinate, and prioritize patient care while consistently using available resources.
- Maintain awareness of the unit budget.
- Serve as a professional role model and resource person, providing guidance to co-workers.
- Take an active role in unit-based performance improvement.
- Maintain responsibility for professional development through participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
- Follow the established chain of command for work-related problems.
- Help identify unit needs and support unit goals and objectives that contribute to the growth of the Patient Services Department.
- Maintain departmental records for administrative and regulatory purposes.
- Collaborate with other caregivers to assure appropriate staffing levels on all shifts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
