Registered Nurse, Cancer and Infusion Center

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Uniontown, PA 15401, US

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This position has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care through the use of the nursing process. The incumbent accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge skills, and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to whom care is delegated to achieve quality patient care outcomes. Performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Registered Nurse (RN) - Level I & II, as defined within the job description.

The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills at the competent level necessary to provide care that is relevant to the patient(s) under their care, as well as apply principles of growth and development over the life span. The incumbent also must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. This role provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Two (2) years of registered nursing experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Prioritizes patient’s diagnosis, problems, and issues, and mutual goals to meet the needs of the patient and healthcare team.

2. Serves as resource for patient & family learning needs.

3. Coordinates with the interprofessional team to manage changing priorities.

4. Functions as independent team member to provide safe, quality care for consumer/patient.

5. Mentors colleagues in the acquisition of clinical knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgement.

6. Participates in the development and continuous improvement of systems that support the patient care planning process.

7. Leads interprofessional teams to collaborate and consult effectively.

8. Designs innovations to improve outcomes.

9. Assists other nurses to develop research skills.

10. Participates in collaborative planning to provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered health care.

11. Participates in the development, implementation, and review of and adherence to policies that promote patient health and safety.

12. Advocates for healthcare consumers rights to inform decision making and self-determination.

13. Demonstrates leadership skills within the community/healthcare arena.

14. Engages the healthcare consumer and other interprofessional team members in holistic, culturally sensitive data collection.

15. Integrates knowledge from global and environmental factors into the assessment process.

16. Identifies resources/actions to appropriately address cultural situations.

17. Recognizes personal bias.

18. Disseminates educational findings, experiences with colleagues.

19. Achieves higher level of education/training, demonstrating commitment to lifelong learning.

20. Identifies appropriate resources for ethical dilemmas and advances ethical nursing practice.

21. Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students

For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:

1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms.

2. Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.

3. Visual acuity must be within normal range.

4. Hearing within normal range is required (i.e. to assess breath sounds, bowel sounds, apical pulse, monitors, etc.)

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Working protracted or irregular hours.

2. Working around biohazards.

3. Working around infectious diseases.

4. Working with or near the deceased.

5. Working with hands in water.

6. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.

2. Has the motivation and drive for continuous development of self.

3. Cooperatively interacts with the health care team to support and contribute to the shared group goals.

4. Uses competent clinical practice and critical thinking skills to efficiently deliver patient care with all health care providers while maximizing efficient use of resources.

5. Ability to be flexible in response to changes in work volume, staff and scheduling changes.

6. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

7. Ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions and capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.

The CAPE program is a system-wide clinical advancement program (clinical ladder) to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality nursing, and improve job satisfaction for inpatient direct care nurses.

To apply for the next level, the CAPE nurse must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of nursing experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level. In addition, nurses who are approved for levels 3, 4, 5, or 6 must complete and submit five competencies on an annual basis to maintain their current level.

Level 1

No experience required
All graduate nurses with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one with a diploma, ADN, BSN, or higher

Level 2

Meets requirements for previous level
One year of experience.

Level 3

Meets requirements for previous levels
Two years of experience, plus one specialty certification
Certification is Preferred but not required
Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students

Level 4

Available to those with a BSN or higher or nurses with ADN/diploma with 5 years of experience
one specialty certification is required
Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students
Required competencies to include demonstration of participation in QI and/or shared governance at the unit level

Level 5

Available to those with an MSN or higher with 4 years of experience, or nurses with a BSN with 4 years of experience and a health-related Master’s Degree, or nurses with a BSN and 5 years of experience
One specialty certification is required
Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students
Required competencies to include demonstration of participation in QI and shared governance at the organization level

Level 6

Available to those with an MSN or higher degree with 7 or more years of experience. Consideration is given to other health-related advanced degrees that would assist with direct patient care at the bedside
One specialty certification is required
Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students
Required competencies to include demonstration of participation in QI and shared governance at the system level

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital

Cost Center:

55 UNTWN Nursing Cancer and Infusion Center

Address:

500 W Berkeley Street

Uniontown

Pennsylvania

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. As an expert clinician, is responsible for the coordination of all services/systems to ensure an organized, multidisciplinary approach to the delivery of care to all adult Hematology/Oncology patients. Provides expert care incorporating principles and theories of nursing and related fields to achieve identified patient outcomes. Assists the Director/Manager in working with the staff to ensure that the plan is carried out appropriately and consistently. Acts as a liaison to physicians and other internal / external departments or providers to achieve the goals of the department/program/ institution. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact ( eNLC ). 2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. 3. Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN) required with in three (3) years of hire. EXPERIENCE: 1. Three (3) years nursing experience. 2. One (1) year of Oncology experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. 2. Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Blood and Marrow Transplant Nurse Certification Nurse (BMTCN). EXPERIENCE: 1. Prior experience with hematology/oncology. 2. Five (5) years of clinical nursing experience. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Assures the delivery of comprehensive cancer services through the coordination of and direct or indirect provision of expert patient care for the adult hematology/ oncology population. 2. Coordinates and monitors all phases of cancer services including: prevention/screening, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, death and dying for patients and caregivers. 3. Acts as a liaison between patients, physicians and the hospital in transitioning the patient throughout the health care system including inpatient and outpatient environments. 4. Collaborates with financial counselors and social services to assure completion of financial assessments. 5. Collaborates with Managers, and agencies regarding outlined plan of care; assists with referrals, problem solving or overcoming obstacles to enable patients to achieve optimal level of functioning. 6. Routinely monitors service schedules. Adjusts appropriately to maximize effective, efficient patient flow through intradepartmental lab, clinic or infusion center. 7. Attends inpatient /discharge rounds, tumor boards, etc., as appropriate to obtain necessary information for communication with other departments/agencies regarding patient status and health care needs. 8. Coordinates long- term follow up of patients with their local/referring physicians. 9. Maintains a retrievable patient list that includes key information such as, but not limited to name, DOB, patient status, treatment plan status. 10. Maintains written/verbal communication with referring institutions and physicians. 11. Assist with completion of health care related paperwork (i.e. Leave of absence, FMLA, return to work/school, etc.). 12. Applies nursing process to each patient and/or family based on experience, theoretical knowledge and clinical expertise 13. Provides initial teaching to patients and caregivers, performs ongoing teaching to complex/ high-risk patients and caregivers. Delegates and coordinates teaching of intermediate or low risk patients and caregivers as appropriate. 14. Evaluates the effectiveness of teaching efforts and modifies education plan as needed. 15. Develops service specific patient/caregiver education materials. 16. Coordinates and or participates in appropriate response to a life-threatening emergency. 17. May provide hands-on patient care in the lab, clinic or infusion center by performing nursing assessments, chaperoning, assisting with or performing procedures, phlebotomy, IV therapy and other direct care as appropriate to keep patient flowing through service areas. Triages incoming patient telephone calls. Performs proactive outgoing telephone triage by routinely contacting high-risk patients and caregivers to check on health status and service needs. 18. Demonstrates accountability for nursing practice and identifies own learning needs. 19. Assists the Director/Manager and/or multidisciplinary team in quality improvement activities and integrates information gained through quality improvement activities and clinical nursing research into practices. 20. Develops, revises, and follows established standards of care, standards of practice and policies and procedures. 21. Participates in clinical research activities. 22. Provides feedback as requested for evaluating employee performance 23. Assists in the orientation of new employees. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing, walking, carrying of patients, materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Working closely with others. 2. Working protracted or irregular hours. Working around biohazards. 3. Working around infectious diseases. 4. Working with or near the deceased. 5. Working with hands in water. 6. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment. 7. Working closely with others. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Mature, professional individual who is highly organized, self-motivated and detail oriented. 2. Demonstrates effective problem solving skills. 3. Effective verbal and writing skills. 4. Ability to communicate well and establish appropriate priorities. 5. Excellent clinical skills and ability to relate to patients and families. Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Cost Center: 55 WVUH Nursing Cancer and Infusion Center Address: 1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.