Registered Nurse Hematology​/Oncology

SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager (or designee) implements, supervises and evaluates the nursing care of each patient using a nursing process and in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. From admission to discharge, plans with consideration of the aging process throughout the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.

• Provides direct patient care.
• Provides leadership by delegating, supervising and participating in safe nursing care activities performed by ancillary personnel.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient, family and community services regarding patient care outcome and discharge planning.
• Assesses and provides appropriate teaching based on patient and family needs.
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.
• Utilizes all available resources to provide quality, cost‑effective patient care.
• Meets and maintains clinical competencies measured by predetermined credentialing standards, mandatory/safety education, and completion of Basic Life Support and ACLS/PALS as appropriate.
• Obtains an ONS Chemotherapy provider card within 6‑12 months.
• Identifies growth needs and participates in educational opportunities and professional organizations.
• Serves as a role model/preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel.
• Assumes charge nurse responsibility for the patient care unit as delegated.

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing, or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
• Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns at each step of the care process.

• Visual and aural ability to monitor patient status.
• Physical ability to assist in lifting and positioning patients; extensive walking and standing; lifting, positioning, and pushing patients on stretchers.
• Exposure to patient care environment.

$35.56 – $59.99 per hour.

Rhode Island Hospital – 593 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903
12‑hour shifts, 7:00am–7:30pm; every other weekend and holiday;
Day shift only.

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