Staff Nurse - Oncology

Fisher-Titus Medical Center•Norwalk, OH

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Oncology, staff strives to meet all physical, spiritual, and psychosocial needs of the oncology patients. Manages individualized patient care that focuses on helping the cancer patient reach his/her optimum health potential.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills.
Ability to care for multiple patients.
Flexibility in scheduling and in moving within patient care areas.
Competent clinical assessment skills.
Willing to fulfill role as Charge RN.
BLS & ACLS certification required.
Current state license.
Completion of competency skills list
Recommend Chemo/Biotherapy within 3 months in the department.
OCN Certification is required within 2 years with full-time stasis.
Proficiency in intravenous initiation

Responsibilities

Assesses patient and family needs to provide quality care to patients.
Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic problem list (plan of care) for each patient, in collaboration with each patient/family/significant other in order to address all identified needs.
Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
Evaluates identified problems, care provided, and patient’s responses in order to meet patient and family needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered.
Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, in order to ensure quality care.
Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure.
Functions as a role model for current and new staff.
Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the Oncology Department as specific to the scope of service to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.
Attends all required safety training programs and can describe responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job related hazards.
Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intradepartmental to facilitate the departments/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
Directs other licensed and non- licensed personnel in the provision of care to patients as assigned.
Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary