Registered Nurse: Oncology

Job Title: Registered Nurse: Oncology Location: Dallas, TX Duration : 3+ Months Work Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts | 36 hours weekly Job Summary: Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex. Notes: stepdown AND Med Surg .Experience with chemo and oncology patients is required. Responsibilities: · Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients. · Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients. · Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment. · Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary. · Administers medication as prescribed. Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products. · Delivers patient care competently. · Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge. · Informs patient and family of hospital procedures. · Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel. · Delegates tasks to support staff.