Registered Nurse - Cancer Center (PRN)

WVU Medicine

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional registered nurse has authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for delivering nursing care through the nursing process. The nurse accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge and skills, and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by themselves and by health care providers to whom care is delegated, in order to achieve quality patient care outcomes. The nurse demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide relevant care at the advanced beginner level and applies principles of growth and development across the life span. The nurse assesses and interprets patient data to identify requirements related to each patient’s age-specific needs. This role provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting. The position is PRN and is associated with Garrett Regional Medical Center’s Nursing Cancer Outpatient Chemotherapy and Infusion cost center. Scheduled weekly hours are listed as 0. The compensation range is $40.00 per hour, and the position is eligible for overtime for hours over 40 per week. Benefit-eligible employees classified at least 0.5 are eligible for medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, a tuition program, retirement, paid time off, and a wellness program.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state where services will be provided, or a current multistate Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
One year of nursing experience.
Interpersonal skills to communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict positively and effectively.
Competent clinical practice and critical-thinking skills to deliver patient care efficiently with healthcare providers while maximizing resource use.
Flexibility in response to changes in work volume, staffing, and scheduling.
Ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions and adapt to varying workloads and assignments on a constant basis.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including heavy/hard work involving lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds or more; visual and hearing acuity within normal range.

Responsibilities

Modify the patient’s plan of care based on data collection and individual needs.
Use evidence-based practice to provide patient care.
Delegate according to scope of practice.
Verify the plan of care with interprofessional colleagues, patients, and caregivers.
Provide education based on learning needs and family involvement.
Promote effective communication among interprofessional team members and healthcare consumers.
Influence policy to promote safe patient care.
Use appropriate resources in providing care, especially in sensitive situations.
Incorporate processes that enhance the organizational plan of growth and influence.
Participate in developing strategies to promote healthy communities and practice environments.
Recognize strategies to improve nursing quality.
Critically review and/or evaluate policies, procedures, and guidelines to improve healthcare quality.
Demonstrate understanding of the importance of data collection and utilization.
Share educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers.
Engage in activities related to nurse-sensitive indicators to enhance quality of care.
Participate in continuing professional development.
Identify ethical situations and seek assistance from appropriate colleagues.
Identify ways to maintain and improve an ethical work environment conducive to safe, quality healthcare.
Adhere to patients’ moral and legal rights.
Engage in opportunities for work/life balance.
For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, complete annual education related to specialty accreditation, which may include CBLs, trainings, in-services, and competency validation.