Staff RN - Oncology Unit, Nights

OhioHealth • Williamstown, KY

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About The Position

Provides general nursing care to patients and families throughout the continuum of care in diverse, acute health care settings. The department operates 24/7/365. The Registered Nurse is accountable for nursing practice as defined by the Ohio Board of Nursing and delegates nursing tasks to licensed practical nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel according to the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. In accordance with department policies and nursing care standards, the RN provides professional nursing services and is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for assigned patients.

The role includes assessing patient health status, documenting planned interventions and expected outcomes, evaluating responses to nursing interventions, and revising plans of care with a multidisciplinary team. The RN also participates in process improvement and is expected to focus on safety, quality, and efficiency in a High Reliability Organization. The job profile is an overview of responsibilities and may change.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license from the State of Ohio or a current Registered Nurse license in good standing with a multi-state compact state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• BSN required by five years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial, ongoing, and functional health status assessments as appropriate to the patient population and individual.
• Document planned nursing interventions based on nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems to achieve outcomes appropriate to patient needs.
• Evaluate and document patient responses to nursing interventions and achievement of outcomes at appropriate intervals.
• Revise the plan of care based on evaluative data as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in process improvement activities to achieve targeted clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance measures.
• Focus on safety, quality, and efficiency when performing job duties.
• Delegate nursing tasks to LPNs and UAPs in accordance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time