RN - Ambulatory

Registered NurseProfession: Nursing Specialty: Outpatient Oncology Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 5x8 First Shift Monday - Friday Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Experience: Minimum of 0 years required License: Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license Certifications: BLS required Must-Have: Accepts responsibility for words, actions, attitude, and results while meeting deadlines and performance expectations. Practices effective, clear, and respectful communications (both verbal and written). Demonstrates attentiveness through active listening and engaged body language. Collaborates, respects, and cooperates with all coworkers, valuing differences. Actively contributes to the vision and results of the team. Warmly greets all internal and external customers. Promotes a high level of satisfaction by actively listening and following up on questions and concerns. Shows understanding and knowledge of computer systems. Ability to communicate and collaborate with other care team members. Ability to assess patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety devices.Description: The RN implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person. This role focuses on the creation of a caring environment centered on healing and wellness. Nursing practices are based on evidence, current research, hospital policies, and professional guidelines. Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity. Nursing excellence is promoted through positive relationships among nursing staff and other disciplines. Responsible for coordinating and providing direct patient care activities. This includes the provision of nursing rounds, assessments, and treatments. The RN will facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities. Education for patients and families will be provided as part of the care coordination. Assessment of patient needs will include comprehensive evaluations according to nursing scope of practice. Patient culture, age, and developmental levels will be considered. Identifying patient risk factors and presenting complaints is essential. Objective and subjective health data will be collected. The RN verifies initial assessments from other healthcare team members. A problem list will be developed, prioritizing patient needs based on team input. Actions and interventions will be designed relevant to the patient's culture and age. Desired outcomes will be determined in coordination with the patient and family. The RN will explain procedures, treatments, and processes to patients and families. Actions to alleviate patient stress and discomfort will be initiated. Changes in patient condition will be recognized and communicated appropriately. Ongoing assessment and responses to procedures and therapies will be documented. The RN will delegate tasks appropriately and oversee team members. Monitoring the accuracy of delegated patient care will be part of the role. Educational needs of patients will be identified and addressed. Facilitation of the discharge process will be executed in a timely manner. Input will be provided into patient/nurse assignments based on staffing and patient acuity. Active participation in unit-based activities will support organizational values. A positive group dynamic and healing environment will be promoted. Nursing excellence will be assured through accepted standards and evidence-based practice. Participation in quality improvement activities and core measures is encouraged. A holistic perspective regarding patient care will be maintained.