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- Accepts the chain of command, supervision, and constructive criticism.
- Exhibits telephone courtesy by:
- Utilizes the service recovery process to resolve complaints (GIFT).
- Coordinates, monitors and role models the delivery of care to specified patients in the outpatient setting by incorporating process improvement initiatives to achieve desired outcomes for patients and their significant others.
- Coordinates the scheduling of outpatient appointments to ensure and smooth and timely flow of care.
- As indicated by referring physician, performs preliminary telephone assessment of patient to include pertinent history and current chief complaints. Assesses demographic and health status data for potential referrals to Social Services, Nutrition Services, support groups, etc.
- Provides assistance to patients by means of ongoing patient education to facilitate optimal understanding of health regimens.
- Meets the area and age-specific requirements, appropriate to the designated adult patient population.
- Contributes to LMC's arena of excellence by demonstrating behaviors conducive to growth and development within the practice of nursing.
- Serves as community ambassador and educational speaker on relevant health issues and topics when needed.
- Evaluates, selects, utilizes, and accounts for material resources with appropriate consideration for patient needs, hospital policies and procedures and budgetary constraints in collaboration with department leader.
- Collaborates with physicians and ancillary services regarding coordination of care to facilitate cost effectiveness.
- Provides input into selection of equipment and materials. Utilizes equipment and resources efficiently.
- Participates in the identification of appropriate educational programs for patients and staff development and collaborates with appropriate departments to meet these needs.
- Communicates effectively with other health care team members.
- Keeps physicians and other health care team members informed of program activities.
- Maintains required records, database, and reports.
- Participates in regular patient care conferences with patient care team to plan multidisciplinary treatment.
- Teaches patient and family in an understandable manner, information needed for the patient to be able to manage self-care or family-supported care.
- Communicates using the chain of command when mutual understanding and/or consensus on patient care or operational issues are not achieved.
- Performance Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve patient care, health care practice, and interaction with healthcare partners; Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities within the organization and department.
- Participates in interdisciplinary monitoring and evaluation of patient care.
- Identifies opportunities for system improvement that enhance the delivery of patient centered care.
- Demonstrates competence to provide care for the designated patient population.
- Meets all requirements as defined by LMC policies.
- Completes yearly safety training and other mandatory classes.
- Completes employee health workup.
- Ensure Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams in containers that are properly labeled and closed prior to being shipped offsite for proper disposal. Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of the hire date and continuing with annual RCRA training.
- We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families:
- Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Adoption assistance
- LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
- Tuition reimbursement
- It is the policy of LMC to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. LMC strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. LMC endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee's desires and abilities and the hospital's needs.
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical specialties:
- Oncology
- Day shift
Registered Nurse Day Shift Full Time Medical Oncology - West Columbia, SC, United States - Lexington Medical Center
Description
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_Full Time__AM Shift, 8-4:30_
_*\*\*\*Must have 2 years Cancer/Oncology experience\*\**_
Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center anchors an expansive health care network that includes nearly 600 physicians and advanced practice providers at nearly 80 locations across the Midlands of South Carolina, making it the region's third largest employer.
From general medicine and orthopaedics to oncology, cardiology and neurosurgery, these dedicated professionals combine the highest quality care with advanced medicine and state-of-the-art technology to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes.
Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies.
*Using clinical, administrative, research and educational standards, the Nurse Navigator facilitates the coordination of care for patients through the continuum based on their diagnosis or procedure which may include but is not limited to ensuring follow up with physician offices, scheduling of necessary diagnostic procedures providing education and emotional support throughout the path of care or designated timeframe. All responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the mission, vision, strategic imperatives and standards of the Lexington County Health District, American Nurses Association standards and in accordance with the provisions set forth by the SC Nurse Practice Act.
*Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN)
*Minimum Years of Experience*: *2 Years in Area of Interest (CANCER/ONCOLOGY)
*Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional)*: In lieu of a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN), will consider those with Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) with an additional 2 years of experience in Area of Interest
*Required Training*: None.
*Works in a cooperative manner, which fosters relations between employees and patients, patients' families, visitors, fellow employees, and the medical staff.
Job Type:
Full-time
Dental insurance
Standard shift:
Cancer/Oncology: 2 years (Required)