Registered Nurse - Centralized Staffing Office - Oncology - PRN

Registered Nurse
- Centralized Staffing Office
- Oncology - PRN

Location:

Main Hospital Bldg - 1st Flr

DAY SHIFT

PRN 12HR POSITION

Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with established protocols and multidisciplinary plan of care utilizing independent, dependent, and interdependent interventions to restore stability, prevent complications, and achieve and maintain optimal patient responses for all patients through patient centered/patient valued care.

• Education:
  
  Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Preferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Experience:
  
  Must have two (2) years of oncology experience.

• Must have current RN license or valid temporary permit with the Texas Board of Nursing; or, valid Compact RN license.
• Must have and maintain Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification.
• Must have current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from one of the following:
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
  • Military Training Network

• Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific standards.
• Must demonstrate ability to safety and successfully perform all responsibilities of a Senior Registered Nurse-Oncology Services.
• Must have comprehensive understanding of chemotherapy as it relates to indications and side effects.
• Must be able to start and discontinue intravenous access.
• Must be able to access and provide maintenance of central line devices.
• Provides continuous assessment, consults with other team members as required and provides nursing care which demonstrates patient centered/patient valued care.
• Exercises independent judgment in providing nursing care.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• May be required to communicate effectively, via the overhead paging system.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to provide direction to non-nursing staff and serve as a preceptor.
• Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.
• As applicable, will be required to demonstrate acceptable knowledge of nursing standards of care for specialty care area.

• Serves as a patient advocate, focusing on patient needs, rights, confidentiality, and cultural preferences. Maintains positive relationships with internal and external Parkland customers, employees, etc. Serves as a resource for patients and other healthcare team members. Provides patient care educational information and training to patients and families. May serve as a resource for specific clinical patient care issues. May participate in community outreach activities when assigned.
• Maintains and implements knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact or govern nursing practice, ensuring compliance with hospital and Parkland policies. Includes EMTALA, Order of Productive Custody, Memorandum of Transfer and APOWW. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws and program requirements of accreditation agencies and health plans. Maintains and updates knowledge of sanitation, infection control, safety, supplies, equipment, and appropriate utilization of supplies and materials.
• Performs appropriate patient assessments, meeting admission and discharge criteria; provides safe medication administration using the patient’s six rights; adequately performs POC monitoring and demonstrates safe infection control practices. Performs patient assessments related to cancer care and other medical diagnoses, including allergies and hypersensitivity reactions, physical signs and symptoms, changes in activities of daily living, psychosocial, support network and financial dimensions across the continuum of care.
  
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