RN UP - Normal, United States - eTeam Inc.

Description

• The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.

• Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
• Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
• Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
• Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.
• Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
• Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
• Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
• Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
• Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
• Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
• Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.

• Appropriately perform patient care duties such as: head to toe assessments, start IVs, insert NG tubes, dressing changes, administer medications, insert foley catheters.
• Access Mediports and maintain port throughout the shift.
• Must maintain documentation standards as evidenced by passed quarterly chart audits.
• Assist with bone marrow aspirations at the bedside.
• Provide emotional support to patients and their families.
• Administer Chemotherapy/Biotherapy to patients not only on the Oncology unit but also throughout the hospital.
• Administer outpatient treatments to Oncology patients when the Outpatient Cancer Center is closed.

• Minimum one (1) year of relevant nursing experience.

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