RN, Oncology Infusion, Per Diem
About The Position
Responsible for the planning, delivery and management of direct patient care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice. This position is for an Oncology Infusion RN, Per Diem, working Monday through Friday, 8a-430p, Day Shift, 8 Hours. The role is part of the MNA-HealthAlliance Burbank union. UMass Memorial Health is a large health system in Central Massachusetts, comprising over 20,000 employees, focused on patient care, academic excellence, and research. Everyone at UMass Memorial Health is considered a caregiver, playing an important role in the pursuit of healing.
Requirements
- Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.
- BLS is a requirement for every RN unless advance cardiac life support (ACLS) certification is current, in addition to any unit specific certifications and competencies.
- Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.
- Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Utilizes the Nursing Process for the delivery and management of patient’s care from Admission to Discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population.
- Performs patient assessment/reassessment according to standard procedure.
- Develops and coordinates individual plan of care including discharge planning.
- Directs, supervises, coordinates and evaluate nursing care within assigned clinical setting.
- Delegates appropriately to others in accordance with job description and competency level.
- Documents patient care according to standard procedure.
- Develops, implements/coordinates and documents Education Plan for patient/family/ significant other.
- Ensures quality and continuity of care through collaboration with other health care providers.
- Administers medications, performs treatments, therapies and operates equipment according to policy and procedure. Assists physician with treatment and procedures and special tests as required or directed.
- Participates in and supports Nursing Governance activities.
- Assumes responsibility for professional growth. Assists in education and development of staff.
- Participates in performance improvement initiatives and demonstrate the use of quality improvement in daily operations.
- Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
- Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
- Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
- Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
- Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
- Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
- Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
Benefits
- Signing bonus may be available
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
