RN - Oncology

Clinical NurseWe are seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse to provide competent clinical nursing care that aligns with professional standards in a hospital setting. Reporting to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse will be responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care by utilizing the nursing process.Essential DutiesEducation: Participates in identifying and addressing personal learning needs.Attends educational programs based on self-identified learning requirements.Utilizes patient education materials suitable to the patient population.Assesses the readiness to learn of patients, families, and caregivers.Evaluates the developmental level of patients and factors affecting their ability to learn.Evaluation of Care: Identifies expected patient outcomes.Seeks guidance for revising care plans as necessary.Engages in discussions with interdisciplinary teams regarding patient care evaluations.Communicates vital information to ensure continuity of care.Implementation: Demonstrates competence in caring for patients with complex needs, considering physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety aspects of care.Performs bedside point-of-care testing as required.Adheres to healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies, and procedures.Organizes and prioritizes care according to the needs of patients and their families.Consults with appropriate resources promptly for complex care issues and discharge planning needs.Leadership: Develops professional growth goals with assistance.Achieves set goals within identified time frames or renegotiates with supervisors.Uses effective communication systems and promotes cost-effective care.Provides constructive feedback to coworkers.Stays informed about public policy and regulatory guidelines impacting healthcare.Contributes to a safe, clean, and secure environment for all.Patient Assessment: Recognizes and distills complex data to establish care priorities.Considers physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs in assessments.Synthesizes assessment data effectively before communicating with others.Assesses and anticipates individual patient and family discharge needs.Builds relationships with families to empower their advocacy for patients' needs.Planning: Collaborates with patients and families to prepare or update care plans.Utilizes available multidisciplinary resources in planning care.Employs comprehensive communication to convey planning discussions.Identifies and considers cultural and ethnic factors in patient care planning.Demonstrates the ability to prioritize tasks for patients facing complex challenges.Research: Engages with literature that includes studies or articles applicable to practice.Brings ideas and inquiries to the broader staff for evaluation of their applicability.Skills and ExperienceRequired: One (1) year of nursing experience.Oncology experience required.Outpatient experience required.EducationRequired: Nursing Diploma or ADN/ASN from an accredited school of Nursing.Preferred: BSN or MSN from an accredited school of Nursing.Certifications and LicensureRequired: Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.Client Details City Raleigh State NC