RN - ASN or BSN (KCC Medical Oncology)

West Tennessee Healthcare

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Director and Clinic Manager, the RN provides quality patient care using the nursing process, directs other nursing staff, and operates the assigned clinic shift as scheduled. The employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the clinic. The role includes assessing patients and developing and updating plans of care; documenting and monitoring care records; coordinating, performing, assisting with, and delegating skilled procedures; and administering or supervising medications, intravenous fluids, blood, and blood products. The RN informs physicians about patient arrivals and condition, assists with treatments and examinations, supports and evaluates nursing staff, and prioritizes orders from physicians, FNPs, and PAs. The RN also collaborates with patients, families, and other disciplines to provide emotional support, teaching, and continuity of care. Clinic duties include maintaining infection-control practices, managing supplies, checking emergency equipment and drugs, responding to emergencies, and precepting new employees. A current Tennessee RN license is required. BLS certification must be obtained during orientation and maintained; ACLS may be required in specialty clinics.

Requirements

Completion of a bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program.
Current Registered Nurse licensure approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing for practice in Tennessee.
Complete continuing education units annually.
Obtain BLS certification within the orientation period and keep it current while in the position.
Have skill and proficiency in nursing principles, concepts, and techniques, normally acquired through completion of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate degree in nursing.
Acquire knowledge of hospital policies and procedures and complete the designated-area skills check sheet during the three-month probationary period.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills.
ACLS certification may be required in specialty clinics.
Certification in the area of clinical expertise from a recognized authoritative agency is desirable.
Additional certifications may be required at the department's discretion.

Responsibilities

Assess patients using the nursing process and age-specific needs, establish a plan of care, and update it as necessary.
Document assessments and patient care in medical records and monitor documentation by other personnel.
Coordinate and provide patient care, including performing, assisting with, or delegating skilled procedures.
Administer or supervise the administration of medications, intravenous fluids, blood, and blood products.
Ensure proper segregation and safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
Inform physicians of patient arrivals, general condition, and pertinent physical and emotional findings; assist with treatments, examinations, and rounds when indicated.
Assist in supervising nursing personnel, evaluate daily standards of patient care, and supervise and verify accurate transcription of orders as required.
Prioritize orders from physicians, FNPs, and PAs.
Communicate with patients and families and collaborate with other disciplines to provide emotional support, teaching, and continuity of care.
Clean exam and procedure room instruments and equipment between visits, sterilize equipment as scheduled, maintain related records, manage supplies, and restock rooms.
Check emergency equipment and drugs each shift as assigned or required.
Respond to medical emergencies, initiate CPR or other appropriate action, and notify appropriate personnel.
Perform preceptor duties for new employees during orientation.
Contribute to a positive work environment and the clinic's overall team effort.
Perform related responsibilities as required or directed.