RN, Registered Nurse - A8 - Ortho / Oncology -Med / Surg

Description The medical-surgical unit at

Shoreline Hospital provides exceptional care for Ortho, Oncology,

and Med / Surg patients. Our RNs care for patients with elective

surgeries, fractures from the ER, and medical overflow. Our

Inpatient Oncology department is the only acute inpatient unit in

the region. We take care of patients who come in who may have a new

or existing cancer diagnosis. We treat them with

chemotherapy / hematology interventions when indicated, or may be

treating them for symptoms related to recently having chemotherapy.

We also care for patients who may have a secondary diagnosis

related to having cancer. Our wonderful team is passionate about

taking care of our oncology population. Our focus is to create an

environment that manages serious situations / conditions with the

sensitivity needed to enhance and invoke physical and emotional

healing reflective of CHRISTUS Spohn’s Mission Summary : The

competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices

independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects

of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability

to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability

to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes

appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a

means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities :

Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies :

Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Consistent

with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care

utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis,

planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.

Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural,

and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their

level of practice. Using the appropriate protocol, administers

medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and

effectiveness of the treatment prescribed. Documents patient

history, symptoms, medication, and care given. Assess learning

needs and provides education to patients, family members and / or

care givers; identify issues and resources. Job Requirements :

Education / Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

Experience 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty

preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required

RN License in state of employment or compact Work Schedule : 7PM -

7AM Work Type : Full Time