Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical Oncology, Nights

Memorial Hermann Health System•Cape Girardeau, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the General Medical-Surgical unit with some Oncology at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital. The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to deliver patient care using the nursing process. It provides professional nursing care, including nursing assessments, assistance with examinations and treatments, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. Memorial Hermann hires RNs according to experience groupings: newly licensed, less than one year, 1–3 years, 3–10 years, and 10 or more years.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
Current Texas license, temporary license, or compact license to practice professional nursing.
Basic Life Support certification.
Additional certifications may be required depending on the discipline or nursing unit.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe and appropriate care according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient population served.
Coordinate nursing-care planning with an interdisciplinary team and make appropriate clinical decisions in delivering patient care.
Collaborate with, direct, and potentially delegate to the healthcare team to achieve positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care.
Coordinate treatment plans and develop and implement discharge or transfer plans.
Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of programs, process improvement, and client-centered outcomes.
Address each patient's diverse needs throughout the continuum of care and provide service according to established standards to optimize the patient experience.
Adhere to regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
Promote safe care for patients, staff, and visitors while following Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including requirements for time management, supply management, productivity, and service quality.
Support professional growth by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements.
Support department goals and potentially serve as a preceptor, mentor, or resource to less experienced staff.
Provide compassionate, personalized experiences and model Memorial Hermann's service standards with patients and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.