Staff Nurse - Oncology

General Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Oncology, staff strives to meet all physical, spiritual, and psychosocial needs of the oncology patients. Manages individualized patient care that focuses on helping the cancer patient reach his/her optimum health potential.

Education, Licensure, Registration and Experience:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills.

Ability to care for multiple patients.

Flexibility in scheduling and in moving within patient care areas.

Competent clinical assessment skills.

Willing to fulfill role as Charge RN.

BLS & ACLS certification required.

Current state license.

Completion of competency skills list

Recommend Chemo/Biotherapy within 3 months in the department.

OCN Certification is required within 2 years with full-time stasis.

Proficiency in intravenous initiation

Essential Functions:

Assesses patient and family needs to provide quality care to patients.

Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic problem list (plan of care) for each patient, in collaboration with each patient/family/significant other in order to address all identified needs.

Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.

Evaluates identified problems, care provided, and patient’s responses in order to meet patient and family needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered.

Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, in order to ensure quality care.

Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure.

Functions as a role model for current and new staff.

Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the Oncology Department as specific to the scope of service to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.

Attends all required safety training programs and can describe responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job related hazards.

Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.

Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.

Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intradepartmental to facilitate the departments/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.

Directs other licensed and non- licensed personnel in the provision of care to patients as assigned.

Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary

Working Conditions:

·       Stand/Walk – 6-8 hrs.

·       Sit – 1-2 hrs.

·       Bend – up to 1/3 of time

·       Squat – up to 1/3 of time

·       Climb – up to 1/3 of time
Reach up to 1/3 of time

·       Lift - up to 1/3 of time

·       Carry – up to 1/3 of time

·       Push – up to 1/3 of time

·       Pull – up to 1/3 of time

·       Right Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)

·       Left Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)

·       Right Foot - Gross Motor Function

·       Left Foot - Gross Motor Function

·       Up to 25 pounds – 1/3 or more of the time
Body Fluid Exposure - Yes

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Standards of Employment:

Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance.

Appearance is professional, neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment. Wears proper photo identification badge while on duty.

Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times, as observed by peers and management.

Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in monthly rounding process with manager to assure effective and timely two-way communications.

Participates in and completes required department specific education and training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazards.

Follows safety and security policies including exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.

Core Requirements:

Supports the mission, vision and CARES values of Fisher Titus.

Is knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment.

Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:

• Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.

• Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data.

• Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

• Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.

Key Service Behavior:

Communicates with Compassion - Every patient, Every time

• Engages in active listening skills
• Utilizes the AIDET communication tool
• Uses key words at key times
• Utilizes HEART service recovery techniques

Demonstrates Service Etiquette - Every patient, Every time

• Smiles and greets patients using the 10/5 rule
• Demonstrates a calm, positive attitude through tone and body language
• Ensures patient privacy and promotes a healing environment
• Adjusts approach to respect the diversity of patients
• Assesses and manages patient's expectations of care

Commitment to Safety - Every patient, Every time

• Follows established safety guidelines to reduce risk of adverse event through early recognition
• Commits to the Culture of Safety; If you see something, say something

Delivering High Quality Care - Every patient, Every time

• Commits to efficient, effective and purposeful work and delivery of care
• Engages in practices that will continually improve processes