Registered Nurse - Surgical Oncology

St. Luke's University Health Network•Bethlehem, PA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers nursing care for patients across their life span. Using the nursing process, the RN assesses, plans, implements, and documents the effects of care. The RN works cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice. Nursing functions are performed according to the Pennsylvania Nurse Practice Act, hospital policy, the hospital Mission Statement, and the Philosophy of the Department of Nursing.

Requirements

Current RN license in the State of Pennsylvania.
Successful completion of BLS.
Ability to meet the stated physical and sensory requirements of the role.

Nice To Haves

One year of medical/surgical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs in-depth, systematic assessments of assigned patients.
Formulates collaborative and individualized plans of care and identifies expected patient outcomes using the nursing process.
Implements, evaluates, and documents patient care interventions and their effectiveness in accordance with the care plan.
Organizes, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care using available resources.
Maintains awareness of the unit budget.
Functions as a professional role model and resource person, providing guidance to co-workers.
Takes an active role in unit-based performance improvement.
Maintains responsibility for professional development through participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
Complies with the established chain of command for work-related problems.
Participates in identifying unit needs and supports unit goals and objectives that contribute to the growth of the Patient Services Department.
Maintains departmental records for administrative and regulatory purposes.
Collaborates with other caregivers to assure appropriate staffing levels on all shifts.