Registered Nurse - Warner Robins, United States - Nurse Job Board
Description
Full-time Registered Nurse for Med/Surg & Oncology needed at a hospital in central Georgia
(Reference Code: KAM)
Position: RN Med/Surg Oncology
The MedSurg/Oncology unit specializes in the delivery of acute patient care of the adult patient. The patient population includes a variety of medical diagnosis: oncology treatment, Cerebrovascular accident, hospice care, and general medical. The unit also cares for non-cardiovascular medical patients requiring nursing observation and monitoring. Remote telemetry is provided as ordered.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide professional nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process. Collaborate with other members of the health care delivery team to deliver quality care in accordance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the hospital.
Full Time Nights (7p-7a)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Demonstrates knowledge and application of the nursing process.
- Participates and cooperates in unit based Quality Improvement processes.
- Supports, maintains and provides an environment which is supportive of quality patient care through effective use of resources and personnel.
- Practices, develops and endorses customer service skills with internal and external customers.
- Serves as the patient and family advocate with respect to the patient s right to privacy by protecting confidential information.
- Plans and implements patient care and teaching based on a total assessment and the age of the patient.
- Evaluates and documents patient response; monitors and recognizes changes in physiological and psychosocial status; takes appropriate action based on assessment of the patient.
- Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system. Uses system to report potential patient safety issues.
- Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patient s care which results in patient harm.
- Attends in-service presentations and completes all mandatory education requirements.
- Uses Performance Improvement Plan to improve patient safety.
- Regular, punctual and dependable attendance per policy.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED:
Associate Degree, Diploma in Nursing, or BSN required
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
State of Georgia RN License required
BLS AHA Healthcare Provider
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED:
1-3 Years Acute care experience preferred
Oncology, Chemotherapy Experience preferred
Offering competitive compensation and complete benefits
For more information, please submit your resume for review.