RN-Oncology

Job ID: 184107 Job Title RN- Oncology Schedule Monday–Thursday 8:00 am–4:30 pm; Friday 8:00 am–12:00 pm (0.9 FTE) Location Waterloo, IA Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) matching, and employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short‑ and long‑term disability; pet insurance for four‑legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance. Responsibilities Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care. Develops an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and healthcare team. Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care. Delivers high‑quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care. Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area. Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and holds them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care. Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments, and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients. Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research. Assesses and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age‑specific needs, cultural, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension. Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education. Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. Qualifications Completed college degree for Registered Nurses. RN Oncology experience is highly preferred. One (1) year of hospital clinical experience or demonstrated clinical efficiency preferred. Current license in the state of Iowa or meets criteria established by Iowa Board of Nursing. Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Microsoft Office – basic computer skills. Customer/patient focused. Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr UnityPoint Health