Job Description
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Oncology
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, every other weekend and any holidays during the contract period
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience
License: Current RN License, or a current multistate compact RN License
Certifications:
– Current Basic Life Support certification
– Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
– Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration certification
– ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate
Must-Have:
– Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
Description:
Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.
Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments.
Notes all changes in physician orders for assigned patients.
Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatments.
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 patients in sharing care plans while in the hospital and at the time of discharge.
Informs patients and families of hospital procedures.
Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
Delegates tasks to support staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains good working relationships with other employees.
Exhibits effective verbal and written communication skills.
Responds effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
Displays organizational and evaluative skills related to nursing services.
Demonstrates basic computer skills.