RN Staff Nurse Acute Oncology Full-time Nights

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

11d

About The Position

The RN Staff Nurse Acute Oncology provides direct nursing care to oncology patients and supports patients and families through their care journey with clinical skill, empathy, and compassion. The nurse prioritizes, coordinates, and delegates care; collaborates with multidisciplinary team members; promotes a safe environment; monitors patient conditions and communicates significant events, changes, questions, and concerns; and contributes to continuity of care and an exceptional patient experience. The nurse also provides wound prevention and treatment, follows infection control and environment-of-care requirements, and initiates patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum-of-care services. The nurse consults with a supervisor when assignments or tasks cannot be completed promptly, effectively, or safely and supports teammates as needed.

Requirements

Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana, as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
Current PALs certification for CHNOLA only.

Nice To Haves

BSN with a minimum of 6 months of experience.

Responsibilities

Prioritize, coordinate, and delegate all care touchpoints for patients.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate direct patient care.
Maintain and advocate for a safe environment.
Monitor and engage with patients, families, and appropriate care team members regarding significant events, changes in patient condition, and questions or concerns.
Prevent and treat wounds.
Monitor and execute Joint Commission infection control and environment-of-care requirements.
Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional patient experience.
Advise and consult with a supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum-of-care services.
Assist other team members as needed.