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About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, or an RN license evidencing completion of an RN program.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state where care is provided.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
• Two years of recent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated general knowledge and competence in nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
• Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, patient-care and privacy best practices, and changes in local, state, and federal regulations.
• Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize patient care and assignments and meet time-sensitive activities.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while managing multiple interventions in a changing environment.
• Ability to communicate with and engage team members, patients, and families in stressful situations.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.
• Oncology department: RNs new to oncology or with less than one year of oncology experience must complete ONS Foundations of Oncology Nursing Practice courses within 90 days.
• Oncology, infusion, or roles administering oncology chemotherapy or immunotherapy: obtain an ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Provider Card within 90 days, unless the department or entity determines an alternate timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care.
• Deliver holistic, individualized care to patients in an assigned acute-care area.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate plans of care that account for psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
• Foster collaborative relationships with patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication.
• Follow hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.
• Protect the privacy of each patient's protected health information.
• Prioritize patient care and assignments and meet time-sensitive activities and deadlines.
• Use critical thinking and established procedures to identify and solve routine or complex problems.
• Work independently and collaboratively with team members in a changing environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions.