ASPN III-East 5: Acute Medical Oncology

Highland Hospital•Rochester, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides professional nursing services for patients and their families and/or for the nursing department. Collaborates with other health care providers and health care team members to achieve expected patient outcomes and improve the care environment. Nurses use the nursing process and evidence based practice to coordinate and provide direct care and services that support care. The Level III RN is accountable for the provision of expert patient care based on established standards and utilizing the nursing process including service to patients with complex needs. The Level III nurse has increased responsibilities that may include staff orientation, patient care coordination, shift charge nurse, or other unit/service activities and may assume an expanded unit role as available and assigned by Nurse Manager. The Level III nurse supports peers in the delivery of patient care, uses and role models appropriate team communication methods, and documents care that reflects the patient condition and priorities. The Level III nurse provides support to team problem solving. The Level III nurse identifies opportunities for self-growth and contributes to the development of other learners. The Level III nurse contributes to safe unit environment and operations by interpreting policy and procedures, sharing new evidence with peers, adhering to practice and policy standards, and supporting efficiencies in care. The Level III nurse identifies potential problems and demonstrates an enhanced level of critical decision making and conflict management skills. The Level III nurse participates in formal and informal educational activities that support evidenced based care and outcomes.

Requirements

Minimum recent 2 years RN expertise in an acute care setting.
Licensed by New York State to practice as a Registered Nurse.
Current CPR certification (American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare providers preferred).

Nice To Haves

BS in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing services for patients and their families and/or for the nursing department.
Collaborate with other health care providers and health care team members to achieve expected patient outcomes and improve the care environment.
Use the nursing process and evidence based practice to coordinate and provide direct care and services that support care.
Provide expert patient care based on established standards and utilizing the nursing process, including service to patients with complex needs.
Assume increased responsibilities which may include staff orientation, patient care coordination, shift charge nurse, or other unit/service activities.
Support peers in the delivery of patient care.
Use and role model appropriate team communication methods.
Document care that reflects the patient condition and priorities.
Provide support to team problem solving.
Identify opportunities for self-growth and contribute to the development of other learners.
Contribute to a safe unit environment and operations by interpreting policy and procedures, sharing new evidence with peers, adhering to practice and policy standards, and supporting efficiencies in care.
Identify potential problems and demonstrate an enhanced level of critical decision making and conflict management skills.
Participate in formal and informal educational activities that support evidenced based care and outcomes.