Registered Nurse / Infectious Disease

Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse is responsible for executing clinical care to patients primarily in the Oncology Services Department.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

• Associate's Degree

Minimum Work Experience

• One year professional nursing experience

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Nurse
• BLS - should not initiate patient contact until completed

Required Skills; Knowledge; and Abilities

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory; regulations and practices to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of nursing processes; health care systems; structure; and functions; and community resources. Understanding of health care technology; equipment; and supplies. Familiarity with state law on nursing care; nurse practice guidelines; and clinic policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles; methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
• Skill in time management; problem solving; multitasking; prioritizing; and medical care coordination.
• Skill in initiating appropriate crisis interventions and emergency response.
• Skill in patient triage in person and on the phone.
• Skill in preparing/maintaining records; writing reports and responding to correspondence.
• Ability to analyze options and then counsel patients and families about choices and make referrals to other providers and resources.
• Ability to engage clients and families in the development and implementation of a care plan.
• Ability to read and interpret physicians' orders and notes from other providers.
• Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages and injections and measure results.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

Designated Driver

• No

OSHA Category

• 1 - High Risk