CNI (RN) Medical Oncology Cancer Center Per Diem

Description The Registered Nurse is a

clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care

specific to the age of the patient population served on the

assigned units. He / she ensures that quality care is provided in an

efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit's standards of

care. He / she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission,

philosophy and goals of the unit and organization. Demonstrates

quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice.

Treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration

and respect. Requirements EDUCATION : Graduate of an accredited

program for Registered Nursing. CERTIFICATION / LICENSES : Current New

Mexico RN license or current Compact state license. BLS

Certification required or within 2 weeks of hire date. All other

required certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire

date. If nurse has the required certifications at time of hire,

they must maintain the certifications and will not have a grace

period to renew. SKILLS : Current knowledge and skills appropriate

to age / type of patient population served. Knowledgeable and

sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care. Communicates

in a clear concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of

patient. EXPERIENCE : NATURE OF SUPERVISION : -Responsible to :

Patient Care Director or Manager ENVIRONMENT : - Bloodborne pathogen

C (OR, PACU, L & D); - Bloodborne pathogen B (other Patient

Care areas). Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays. Works in a

clean, well lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment. Subject to

stressful professional relationships. Working hours are varied,

with flexibility due to unexpected changes in schedule and

emergencies. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Must be able to handle

emergency / crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable

standing and walking. Requires heavy physical effort to position,

push and / or transfer patients or equipment and supplies. Requires

considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching.

Ability to judge distance and space relationships, see

peripherally, distinguish and identify different colors. Hearing

and visual acuity within normal or correctable limits. Manual

dexterity and fine motor coordination required.