Essential Duties and Responsibilities
In this role you will be:
- Assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and recording patient care in accordance with the medical and nursing plans of care.
- Participating in teaching and rehabilitation of the patient.
- Coordinating discharge planning in conjunction with other members of the health team.
- Directing and assisting with the Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing Assistant, and Nursing Student in rendering care to patients.
- Working collaboratively with all members of the patient care team and provides leadership so that standards of professional nursing practice are maintained in the clinical setting.
- Able to respond quickly and appropriately to changes in patients’ clinical condition.
- Demonstrating the ability to function as a charge nurse as assigned.
- Demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the span of life.
- Identifying age-specific needs and planning care accordingly.
- Maintaining responsibility and accountability for their individual professional practice and all actions as a licensed nurse for the quality of care delivered.
- Utilizing expert IV phlebotomy skills and the hospital computer system.
- Utilizing interpersonal communication skills to effectively communicate with patients, family, and other members of the healthcare team.
Required:
- EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- EXPERIENCE: 2-4 years chemo therapy experience preferred including port access and knowledge in the care of cancer patient
- LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
- Possess current license as an RN in Pennsylvania, or must pass nursing boards within 6 months of hire
- BLS required or obtained within 1 month of hire
- Chemotherapy certification preferred
- PICC line training required or obtained within 6 months of hire
Shifts: All
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