Registered Nurse Med Surg Onc

Intermountain Health

4d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The staff RN uses the nursing process, technology, therapeutic interventions, evidence-based practice, and coordination with other health team members. The RN assesses patients’ physical, social, and psychological status and gathers information from patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team. The RN uses assessment findings and critical thinking to develop individualized plans of care collaboratively, including patient education and plans for support after the current episode of care. The RN coordinates and directs interdisciplinary care through delegation and collaboration, provides or delegates care consistent with the plan and professional licensure, and prioritizes and organizes care delivery. The RN evaluates patient responses and outcomes, revises care plans as needed, and promotes the nursing profession and the development of others. The role requires practice consistent with legal, ethical, regulatory, and licensure standards, along with accurate and timely documentation.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four years of their hire date.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
Skills in patient care delivery, nursing fundamentals, interdisciplinary teamwork, documentation, professional etiquette, accountability, patient care coordination, communication, patient evaluation, and critical thinking.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution; the degree will be verified.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, social, psychological, cognitive, communicative, and developmental status as appropriate.
Seek and evaluate information from patients, families, physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and support staff.
Collaboratively develop individualized plans of care using assessment information and critical thinking.
Involve patients, families, team members, and physicians in care planning, including needed education.
Plan and prepare patients for further support after current care outcomes are met, including teaching, referrals, and follow-up.
Direct the interdisciplinary care team through delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate.
Provide or delegate care consistent with the plan of care, care guidelines, and professional licensure.
Set priorities and coordinate patient care delivery by managing time, supplies, and resources.
Evaluate responses to interventions through goals, clinical outcomes, and patient and family satisfaction.
Revise plans of care and reassess changes as appropriate.
Promote the nursing profession and participate in the development of others.
Integrate legal and ethical standards into practice, comply with regulatory standards, work within licensure scope, and document accurately and promptly.