Registered Nurse (RN) FT Days Oncology

3110 Kennestone Hospital, Inc.•Marietta, GA

About The Position

The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed caregivers who provide individualized, high-quality, safe patient care to patients and their families. The nurse practices in a clinical environment administered by nurse managers and other leaders, supported by the Wellstar Shared Governance Model, Professional Practice Model, and evidence-based practice and research. The role is expected to uphold the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act, the American Nurses Association Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics, system policies and procedures, and service excellence goals while advocating for the patient’s voice. The nurse delivers relationship-based, patient-centered care and coordinates safe care across the continuum. The role includes professional development, collaboration, participation in performance improvement and shared governance, support for evidence-based practice and research, and effective use of human and material resources. This is a full-time day-shift oncology position.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or nursing diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
Current Registered Nurse license: single-state RN or multistate compact RN.
Current BLS certification or accepted American Red Cross or instructor equivalent.
At least 2 years of direct patient care nursing experience.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Basic computer skills and ability to use technology to support clinical care.
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and customer service skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergencies decisively, calmly, and respectfully.
Excellent time management, evidence-based nursing, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Perform the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation, using evidence-based practice and critical thinking.
Provide individualized, relationship-based patient-centered care that reflects population-specific needs and cultural diversity.
Partner with patients and significant others, keep them informed, and make patient goals central to the plan of care.
Practice according to current clinical standards and coordinate the delivery and documentation of safe, quality care.
Communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and promote a respectful, inclusive clinical environment.
Participate in performance improvement, research utilization, shared governance, and activities that promote safe, quality patient care.
Complete initial and ongoing competency assessments and required mandatory and population-specific education.
Serve as a preceptor or mentor to nurses, staff, or students as appropriate.
Promote evidence-based practice and nursing research, participate in value analysis, and contribute to clinical data collection and practice questions.
Comply with healthcare system policies, procedures, clinical competencies, and legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
Plan proactively for patient care across the care continuum and contribute to protocols and procedures in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Support efficient and effective use of human and material resources.
Perform other duties as assigned.