RN Hope Oncology PRN

RN Hope Oncology PRN -Hope Cancer Center(24000401)Job Type(Full or Part-time) : Part TimeBenefits Eligibility : Non Benefit EligibleDetailed Shift Information. : Days, M-F

Description

Sign on Bonus available to eligible applicants!

Job Summary :

Competent Clinician.Experienced, knowledgeable, and skilled in specialty area.Competently functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

Practice is characterized by predominantly interdependent decision-making.Practice is problem focused, but patient centered in the manner care is provided.

Able to manage unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population.Serves as a resource for nursing staff.

Can manage commonly seen contingency situations that arise on his / her clinical unit.

Major Responsibilities / Duties / Critical Tasks :

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients.
• Identifies nursing diagnosis / patient care needs, individualizes care plan, and revises plan of care as needed.
• Executes physician's orders for all assigned patients; administers medications and treatments and delivers population specific competent nursing care in accordance with UTHSCT's policies, procedures, and standards.
• Performs technical procedures / skills in the specialty area of oncology which includes the administration of medications and treatments specific to cancer care primarily.
• Performs and reports Point of Care testing.
• Provides basic patient / family instruction and healthcare teaching.
• Promotes positive guest and patient relations.
• Respects and supports patient rights.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
• Prioritizes and organizes work so that required assignments are completed within a specified time frame.
• Attends / participates in unit meetings / activities and supports the philosophy and goals of the unit department and organization.
• Required to maintain competency in the patient safety functions related to their position.
• Completion of Annual Mandatory Training, TB testing, and required licensure and certifications before expiration date.
• Accountable for the identification and reduction of unsafe practices that could cause harm to patients.
• Responsible for acquiring working knowledge of and maintaining ongoing understanding of required practices, procedures and processes to meet and exceed regulatory compliance standards.
• Other duties as assigned

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies :

• EMR experience
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and medical equipment such as I.V. pumps, portable oxygen, fluids, etc.
• Advanced, specialized nursing skills as appropriate to the nature of medical activity.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of all protocols and procedures within the specified clinic environment.
• Show competency in point of care testing and quality requirements for that testing.

Qualifications

Required Education / Experience :

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN with 2 years clinical experience in area of Oncology preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Required Certification / Licenses :

• Must possess and maintain a current RN license or compact RN license to practice in Texas.
• Must possess and maintain current CPR Healthcare Provider.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred upon hire, mandatory upon meeting eligibility requirements per ONS / ONCC.
• Chemotherapy certificate of added qualification through the Oncology Nursing Society is preferred upon start of employment but mandatory within 90 days of hire.

Organization

001-University of Texas Health Science Center-Tyler

Job Posting

Aug 1, 2024, 9 : 19 : 41 AM