OverviewRegistered Nurse, Oncology $20,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced RNs Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift At Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, leading cancer specialists use the most advanced technologies to achieve breakthrough successes in treating many types of cancer. We work very closely with Thompson Cancer survival Center and Tennessee Cancer specialists and specialize in the treatment of the oncology patient including those who are receiving inpatient chemotherapy and other hematology disorders, blood transfusions or end of life care. The Oncology Unit (8 North) at Fort Sanders is a 34 bed unit providing care for medical surgical patients with a specialization in Oncology. As an RN on our unit, you will perform a variety of tasks. You will be caring for patients who are undergoing chemotherapy treatment, post-surgical care and so much more. Skillset is broad with IV and Port accessing, phlebotomy, NG tubes, PEG tubes, pleurex drains and wound care. Our staff consists of RNs, LPNs, CNA/PCAs, and HUCs who work together to provide exceptional patient care. We have a supportive environment and orientation tailored to your needs. As an organization, we want to grow our employees by promoting a culture of excellence and professionalism. We provide classes on site to become an Oncology Certified Nurse. If you are passionate about caring for oncology patients and sharpening your medical surgical skills, apply today! Position Summary: Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; Coordinates care planning with other disciplines; Has the ability to lead and educate other nurses. If you have any questions, please contact Recruiter: Lacey Spoon Lspoon2@covhlth.com 865-374-5404 Responsibilities
Correlates patient history and support systems within hospital care/nursing home care setting.
Assesses needs of patients and families.
Develops and initiates plan of care involving the patient and the family.
Recommends interventions.
Evaluates plan of care.
Clinical expertise and knowledge is such that the individual can resolve complex patient, management, and physician problems without supervision.
Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.
Leads process improvement initiatives in their department or participates on a facility team. Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession and serves as a mentor to nursing students and other nurses. Applies leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of high-quality nursing care and healthcare team coordination.
Precepts new employees and students, or attends formal preceptor workshop, and is willing to precept. Reviews clinical performance of preceptee with the department leader and/or clinical instructor.
Provides four (4) contact hours of educational activities, excluding basic patient education.
Contributes to development and evaluation of department orientation program. Orients new nurses to the specific policies, procedures, and workflows of the department.
Provides ongoing guidance and support to new nurses, with an emphasis on multicultural care.
Supervises LPNs, Nursing Assistants, HUCs, Techs, and Sitters. Directs and delegates support personnel in implementing the patient’s plan of care, provides guidance, and immediately intervenes with deviation standards of care.
Has the ability to work across sister units within the facility.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QualificationsMinimum Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) required. Minimum Experience: Minimum of three (3) years professional experience. Licensure Requirement: Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN licensure. CPR required. RN license Apply/ShareJob Title CLIN NURSE III - BSN (PW & FSR) ID 4137614 Facility Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Department Name ONCOLOGY