RN - Neuro/Oncology Registered Nurse
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides and directs safe, effective, and culturally competent care for adolescent through aging adult patients who have experienced a physiological or psychological disruption to their nervous system. The role uses critical thinking and evidence-based practice to assess patients, identify diagnoses and outcomes, plan and implement care, and evaluate its effectiveness. The nurse adheres to Professional Practice Standards defined by the ANA and actively participates in quality monitoring and performance improvement activities. This position is in the Neuro/Oncology Unit and is listed as a weekend role. It is a .9 position (36 hours per week), working a 12-hour day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The role may include informal group-lead responsibilities, such as coordinating work, checking work quality, and providing guidance, instruction, or training to others.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Nursing.
- Basic Life Support training.
- Registered Nurse license in Iowa.
- Registered Nurse license in Illinois within one year.
- No experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide and direct safe, effective, culturally competent care for adolescent through aging adult patients with nervous system disruptions.
- Assess patients; identify diagnoses and expected outcomes; plan, implement, and evaluate care using critical thinking and evidence-based practice.
- Adhere to ANA Professional Practice Standards.
- Participate in quality monitoring and performance improvement activities.
- Coordinate or assign work as needed, check the quality of work, and provide guidance, instruction, training, and direction to others.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
