RN, Registered Nurse - A8 - Ortho / Oncology -Med / Surg

Description

The medical-surgical unit at

Shoreline Hospital provides exceptional care for

Ortho, Oncology, and Med / Surg patients. Our RNs care

for patients with elective surgeries, fractures from the

ER, and medical overflow. Our Inpatient Oncology

department is the only acute inpatient unit in the

region. We take care of patients who come in who may have a

new or existing cancer diagnosis. We treat them with

chemotherapy / hematology interventions when indicated, or

may be treating them for symptoms related to recently having

chemotherapy. We also care for patients who may have a

secondary diagnosis related to having cancer. Our

wonderful team is passionate about taking care of our oncology

population. Our focus is to create an environment

that manages serious situations / conditions with the

sensitivity needed to enhance and invoke physical and emotional

healing reflective of CHRISTUS Spohn’s Mission

Summary :

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting,

practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all

relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care,

with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to

develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of

clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to

other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical

situation.

Responsibilities : Meets

expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of

Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides

nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment,

diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned

patients.

Addresses increasingly complex

psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and

families in accordance with their level of practice.

Using the appropriate protocol, administers

medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and

effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.

Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.

Assess learning needs and provides education

to patients, family members and / or care givers; identify issues and

resources.

Job

Requirements : Education / Skills

Bachelor of Science

Degree in Nursing, preferred

Experience

1 year of experience in

the related nursing specialty preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or

Certifications

BLS required

RN License in state of employment or compact

Work Schedule : 7PM - 7AM

Work Type : Full Time