Registered Nurse - Oncology - Nights

Job Title

STAFF NURSE - 0635

Reports To Nurse Manager All Staff Nurses have a reporting relationship (direct or indirect) with the CNO. Hours Of Work 36 Days Of Week 7p-7a Work Shift 12X3 Night (United States of America) Job Purpose In this highly technical, fast‑paced, and challenging nursing position, you will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide patients the best care. You will be at the heart of our patient‑centered care, valued for your compassion as you continually strive to improve the patient experience. With clear communication and dedication to building relationships that promote a collaborative environment, you will be accountable for your performance and empowered to take initiative for your professional growth while being engaged and eager to build a winning team. Registered Nurse (RN) renders highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients. Provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Directs and supervises other assigned team members and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards of care. Supports the mission, vision, values, and strategic goals of Methodist Health System. Job Requirements Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. BSN preferred. Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas. Current Basic Life Support Certification. Additional certifications as required by department. Related Work Experience And Other Skills Knowledgeable about hospital policies, procedures, and nursing care standards and utilizes these when providing nursing care. Work experience: Minimum 12 months RN experience or completion of Nurse Residency Program. Works with confidential material. Job Responsibilities Communicate clearly and openly. Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment. Be accountable for your performance. Always look for ways to improve the patient experience. Take initiative for your professional growth. Be engaged and eager to build a winning team. Job Roles Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building. Assumes responsibility for the nursing components of the patient/family/significant other educational processes. Communicates to the team, coworkers, patients, and family members and evaluates understanding of informational manner. Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, coworkers, and facility. Ensures complete, accurate, and timely written communication of patient information. Provides a therapeutic environment through safe, accurate, and timely medication and IV administration. Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance and professional growth and development. Utilizes the nursing process to ensure quality patient care is provided throughout the episode of care. Other duties as assigned. Physical Demands And Work Environment Physical Factors: Standing and stationary 20%; Standing/Moving About 60%; Sitting 15%; Climbing 2%; Bending (stooping/crouching) 20%; Kneeling 2%; Crawling 1%; Reaching 30%; Handling 90%; Talking 90%; Driving 0%; Smelling 15%. Hearing: Normal Noise Level 100%; Occasional Loud Noise 0%; Constant/Very Loud Noise 0%; Constant Low Level Noise 0%. Hazardous Conditions: Respiratory Irritants 5%; Skin Irritants 50%; Allergic Irritants 50%; Wet Work – Hands 50%; Wet Work – Foot 1%; Operation of Heavy Equipment 0%; Climbing Ladders 0%; Working in High Places 0%; Use of Electrical Equipment 50-75%; Use of Sharp Utensils 25-50%; Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids 80%. Carrying: Up to 10 lbs 50%; 10-20 lbs 30%; 20-50 lbs 10-30%; 50-100 lbs 10%; 100+ lbs 0%. Lifting: Up to 10 lbs 45%; 10-20 lbs 30%; 20-50 lbs 10-30%; 50-100 lbs 10%; 100+ lbs 0%. Push/Pull: Up to 10 lbs 10%; 10-20 lbs 10%; 20-50 lbs 30%; 50-100 lbs 10%; 100+ lbs 10%. Visual Demands: Vision Essential Yes/No; Vision Not Essential Yes/No. Environmental Demands: Indoor 100%; Outdoor 0%; Hot Environment 0%; Cold Environment 0%. Other: Visual Strain 10%. Visual Demands (Yes Or No) Vision essential: Yes/No. Vision not essential: Yes/No. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dallas Center United Methodist