Registered Nurse - Med/Surg - DayLocation: Waynesboro Hospital, Waynesboro, PASchedule: Part TimePart-Time - 0.6 FTE/48 Hours BiweeklyDay Shift - 0645-1915Every 3rd Weekend; 1 Major, 1 Minor and 1 Split HolidayEligible for Shift DifferentialGeneral SummaryUtilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care to persons with cancer and hematologic diagnoses and their families. Primary responsibilities include direct patient care, patient/family teaching, symptom management, counseling, and supportive role to assist the patients and their families in coping with and adjusting to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and hematologic diagnoses.Duties and Responsibilities
Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols
Assesses treatment plans and evaluates patient care needs
Carries out physician orders; orders lab tests, x-rays, etc., as per provider's request. Notifies provider of any abnormal results
Prepares and administers prescribed IV medications and chemotherapy
Evaluates oncology patients and plans, implements, and documents nursing care
Assists physician(s) during examinations and procedures
Provides supportive care and administration of chemotherapy, blood components, fluid & electrolyte replacements, and other oncology treatments as prescribed
Ability to access and administer medication and/or chemotherapy for patients with implanted pumps and/or caths
Orders lab tests, x-rays, etc. as required per provider's orders; notify provider of abnormal results
Instructs and educates patients and families regarding medications, diet, procedures, etc
Assesses and coordinates patient's treatment plan needs with members of the healthcare team (i.e. Social Workers)
Changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors vital signs
Variation of duties may result based on the assigned customer care unit(s). This may include differences in the specific clinical skills required of the RN. Unit based skill lists outline expectations beyond the house wide RN requirements. SYS-NURS-L Nursing Education Requirements Policy outlines current certification(s) required for specific areas of nursing practice and is considered to be part of the job description.
In addition to requirements specified in the license and certification section below, current BLS certification for all areas of nursing practice is required.Current certification may be required for the following areas of nursing practice:Emergency Care Center - ACLS, PALSIntensive Care Center & MSCC Lead - ACLS, PALSL&D - ACLS, NRP, - Experienced L&D nurses will obtain within 6 months and new L&D nurses will obtain at 1 year of experienceNICU - NRPPEDS - PALSPCC/PACU/ENDO - ACLS, PALSProcedural - ACLS
Common Expectations:
Possess knowledge on the effects of chemotherapy
Ability to access ports, start peripheral IVs, and perform central line dressing changes.
Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within an oncology patient care setting
Thinks critically; utilizes sound judgment; promptly reports potential patient safety risks to provider and/or manager
Demonstrates good organizational skills in the preparation of daily work schedules and the assignment of duties and responsibilities
Ability to effectively work with and through physicians, subordinates, customers, and other personnel in a cooperative, collaborative manner in order to improve patient care outcomes
Ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple tasks
Ability to work in a fast paced, patient care environment
Demonstrates ability to promote quality improvement through development and maintenance of standards
Ability to maintain professional conduct in all work-related and/or emergent situations
Experience working with computer systems
QualificationsMinimum Education:
Diploma Program Required or
Associates Degree Required
Bachelors Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Work Experience:
2 years Working as a Registered Nurse. Required
2 years Hematology/oncology experience. Preferred
Licenses:
Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or
Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required and
Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
Courses and Training:
Chemotherapy/Biotheraphy Provider card certification, through the Oncology Nursing Society. Upon Hire Required
OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse). Upon Hire Preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must have the ability to start peripheral IVs and perform central line dressing changes.
Benefits Offered:
Comprehensive health benefits
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Short-term disability
Education assistance
Financial education and support, including DailyPay
Wellness and Wellbeing programs
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