Registered Nurse - Oncology 7 South - Nights

Company: Wellspan Health Services
Location: York
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

Full time/72 hours per pay periodNights 7pm-7amEvery 3rd weekend7 South is a 32-bed oncology telemetry unit that specializes in the care of patients 18 years and older with medical oncology needs. They specialize in providing care to patient with palliative care and end of life care needs, and the administration of chemotherapy.General SummaryUtilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care to persons with cancer and hematologic diagnoses and their families. Primary responsibilities include direct patient care, patient/family teaching, symptom management, counseling, and supportive role to assist the patients and their families in coping with and adjusting to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and hematologic diagnoses.Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions:Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocolsAssesses treatment plans and evaluates patient care needsCarries out physician orders; orders lab tests, x-rays, etc., as per providers request. Notifies provider of any abnormal resultsPrepares and administers prescribed IV medications and chemotherapyEvaluates oncology patients and plans, implements, and documents nursing careAssists physician(s) during examinations and proceduresProvides supportive care and administration of chemotherapy, blood components, fluid & electrolyte replacements, and other oncology treatments as prescribedAbility to access and administer medication and/or chemotherapy for patients with implanted pumps and/or cathsOrders lab tests, x-rays, etc. as required per providers orders; notify provider of abnormal resultsInstructs and educates patients and families regarding medications, diet, procedures, etcAssesses and coordinates patients treatment plan needs with members of the healthcare team (i.e. Social Workers)Changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors vital signsVariation of duties may result based on the assigned customer care unit(s). This may include differences in the specific clinical skills required of the RN. Unit based skill lists outline expectations beyond the house wide RN requirements. SYS-NURS-L Nursing Education Requirements Policy outlines current certification(s) required for specific areas of nursing practice and is considered to be part of the job description.In addition to requirements specified in the license and certification section below, current BLS certification for all areas of nursing practice is required.Current certification may be required for the following areas of nursing practice:Emergency Care Center ACLS, PALSIntensive Care Center & MSCC Lead ACLS, PALSL&D ACLS, NRP, - Experienced L&D nurses will obtain within 6 months and new L&D nurses will obtain at 1 year of experienceNICU NRPPEDS PALSPCC/PACU/ENDO ACLS, PALSProcedural ACLSCommon Expectations:Possess knowledge on the effects of chemotherapyAbility to access ports, start peripheral IVs, and perform central line dressing changes.Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within an oncology patient care settingThinks critically; utilizes sound judgment; promptly reports potential patient safety risks to provider and/or managerDemonstrates good organizational skills in the preparation of daily work schedules and the assignment of duties and responsibilitiesAbility to effectively work with and through physicians, subordinates, customers, and other personnel in a cooperative, collaborative manner in order to improve patient care outcomesAbility to efficiently and effectively manage multiple tasksAbility to work in a fast paced, patient care environmentDemonstrates ability to promote quality improvement through development and maintenance of standardsAbility to maintain professional conduct in all work-related and/or emergent situationsExperience working with computer systemsRequired for All Jobs:Performs other related duties as identified.WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.Physical Demands:Standing - FrequentlyWalking - FrequentlySitting - OccasionallyCarrying/Lifting - Occasionally (50lbs)Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (50lbs)Kneeling/Crouching - OccasionallyReaching - OccasionallyTalking - FrequentlyHearing - FrequentlyRepetitive Motions - OccasionallyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination - OccasionallyWorking Environment:Occupational Hazards - OccasionallyBloodborne Pathogen - ExposureQualificationsMinimum Education:Diploma Program Required orAssociates Degree RequiredBachelors Degree Nursing (BSN) PreferredWork Experience:2 years Working as a Registered Nurse. Required2 years Hematology/oncology experience. PreferredLicenses:Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required orRegistered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required andBasic Life Support Upon Hire RequiredCourses and Training:Chemotherapy/Biotheraphy Provider card certification, through the Oncology Nursing Society. Upon Hire RequiredOCN (Oncology Certified Nurse). Upon Hire PreferredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Must have the ability to start peripheral IVs and perform central line dressing changes.by Jobble

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