Job Description
The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care provided to a group of patients. This nurse leads the nursing team members in the care as directed by the attending physician and in collaboration with other health care providers in accordance with the philosophy and policies of ProMedica Acute Care Hospitals and ProMedica Outpatient Medical Oncology and Infusion Centers. Actively participates in the creation of an environment that fosters patient, family, physician, and employee satisfaction. Ensures decisions made are based on patient and family centered care philosophy utilizing evidenced based practices, and focused on safety, customer satisfaction, and quality outcomes.
Scope of Service: The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to individuals and groups which require specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, spiritual/cultural, and nursing sciences. The Registered Nurse functions within the full scope of nursing practice as noted by the Board of Nursing of their designated state for which they are practicing in addition to compliance with any of the hospitals accrediting bodies
Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and possess a registered nurse license in the State of Ohio.
Skills: Must have oncology or chemotherapy infusion experience. Basic computer skills such as hospital patient care systems, word, excel or the ability to learn such. Must possess leadership skills including demonstrated willingness to pursue and perform leadership roles with increasing levels of accountability, comfort with decision-making responsibilities, coaching, teaching and counseling skills, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others and to forge alliances and garner support. Must have Clinical expertise, theoretical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to perform principle duties and responsibilities. Utilizes creative thinking, is self-directed and utilizes problem-solving and decision-making abilities and skills.
Years of Experience: Must have at least 2 years nursing experience, preferably medical/surgical nursing, which should include demonstrated management ability. 6 months to 1 year on chemotherapy experience.
License: OH nursing license
Certification: BLS, ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: BSN or Bachelor's Degree in related health care field preferred
Skills: N/A
Years of Experience: N/A
License: N/A
Certification: OCN (oncology certified nurse)
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Experience with Ports, central lines, ultrasound IV access, assessing and managing side effects, critical thinking for emergent anaphylactic reactions and ability to learn new procedures.
Must have interpersonal skills to deal calmly and effectively with multiple activities involved in the operation of the unit. Attends education in-services in leadership, management, and clinical updates. Effectively communicates and interacts with patients of the following ages as appropriate; neonate (birth to 1 month), infant (1 month to 1 year), pediatric (1 to 12 years, adolescent (12 to 17 years), adult (18 to 64 years), and geriatric (64 years and above), patients' families, physicians, staff and other contacted in the function of charge nurse.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Personal Protective Equipment: N-95, CAPR, PAPR, chemotherapy PPE
Physical Demands: Must have the physical ability to freely move; to move about the nursing floor for extended periods; and assist in lifting, positioning, and transporting patients. As an essential job function, due to continuously changing patient census/activity and staffing needs, must have the flexibility to work a varying schedule should the need arise, which may require working overtime (greater than 40 worked hours per week) and/or shift durations that exceed the assigned status for shift length and/or hours per week.
The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org
Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace
**Requisition ID:** 94414