RN- Oncology Infusion- FT Day(Primary RN) NGOC Austell)

Overview How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well‑being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what’s possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people’s lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America). This RN Oncology Infusion role is an outpatient – full time days on our Cobb Hospital campus. This position will support the NGOC Austell clinic and the providers. Responsibilities Exemplary Practice and Outcomes A. Performs the nursing process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation; and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence‑based practice, analytical/critical thinking, and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizes that caring is central to achieving optimal patient care outcomes. B. Provides relationship‑based, patient‑centered care that is consistent with population‑specific characteristics (e.g., age, gender, disease) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity. C. Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using appropriate methods for setting and purpose (e.g., just‑in‑time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patient’s goals the focus of the plan of care). D. Practices using current clinical practice standards, including but not limited to chemotherapy and targeted therapies for treating malignant and nonmalignant conditions. E. Meets annual requirements for chemotherapy competence. Teamwork and Collaboration A. Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe, quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to, diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc.); the completion of timely documentation; and the promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment. B. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a fiscally responsible manner and by promoting the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. C. Participates and supports performance improvement, inclusive of all stakeholders, research, and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care—including initiating and/or leading such activities, promoting an inter/intra‑disciplinary process, and actively supporting/participating in shared governance at all levels in the system. Professional Development and Initiative A. Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessments, required mandatory education, and population‑specific education. B. Serves as a preceptor and/or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure a current and future qualified workforce, modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment. C. Cultivates oncology nursing knowledge and a commitment to providing the highest quality care by engaging in continuing education, earning or maintaining a specialty oncology certification, or obtaining 12 continuing education credits annually. Evidence‑Based Practice and Research A. Promotes evidence‑based practice, nursing research, and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision‑making process in evaluating patient care products. B. Upholds all health‑care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association (i.e., Oncology Nursing Society) including legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring, for example, such goals as TJC patient safety goals and WellStar Health Systems’ safety absolutes. C. Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence‑based practice, consults appropriate experts, and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions. Resources and Support A. Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum while giving direct patient care. B. Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self‑initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best‑practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re‑admission rates, avoidable days, adverse events, etc.). C. Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources. Qualifications Licensure: All RNs must be licensed and in good standing in the state of Georgia, meeting the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act, Scope of Practice, and Code of Ethics Standards set forth by the American Nurses Association. Clinical Experience: Experience administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, antineoplastic agents, hazardous drugs, and targeted therapies is required. Cultural Competence: Ability to provide culturally aware, age‑appropriate patient care and to support system policies, procedures, and quality objectives. Travel: Willingness to travel locally and float across required sites within 35 miles of Cobb Hospital. #J-18808-Ljbffr