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About Lunder 9 Patients
• Lunder 9 is an inpatient 32-bed oncology unit.
• All patient rooms are private.
• The population consists of acute medical oncology patients with lymphoma, multiple myeloma, leukemia and solid tumor cancers.
• Patients admitted to this oncology unit require complex oncology care which may include complex chemotherapy regimens, biotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy, proton therapy and palliative care.
• The complexity of care provided to our patients consists of management of symptoms, side effects or complications related to their disease or treatment.
• On Lunder 9 we value patient-centered relationship-based care where our staff get to know each patient and provide pain management, emotional and spiritual support, patient and family education, palliative care and end of life care.
About Lunder 9 Team
• Strong focus on teamwork and collaboration.
• Registered Nurses are responsible for assuring competent, compassionate, individualized, nursing care for specific patients and families, including delegation to and supervision of non-professional clinical and support staff.
• Registered Nurses collaborate with the Nursing Director and members of the Patient Care Team to achieve optimal Patient outcomes. They also collaborate with the patient toward meeting the needs and expectations of the patient and family.
• Registered Nurses ensure that care is safe, holistic, efficient, effective, timely and meets the cultural, spiritual, and ethnic needs of each patient and family.
• Opportunities to advance practice include Resource Nurse to manage the day-to-day activities, preceptor to new nurses and students,
• Additional opportunities include Participation in Collaborative Governance Committees and Research projects on the unit which guides our Evidence-Based Practice
• We look for people who are positive, flexible, and excited to develop relationships with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.
• Must be committed to working as part of a patient care service team, devoted to strong patient care, staff development and a diverse workforce.
• We offer flexible self-scheduling. Day/Night rotation including weekends and holidays required.
Qualifications
• RN's with a minimum of 1-year recent acute Care RN experience required, 2 years recent acute care RN experience preferred.
• BSN strongly preferred.
• MA RN license required.
• Oncology experience or a strong interest in oncology strongly preferred.
• 36 hours, Day/Night rotations including weekends and holidays.
Job Summary
Summary
Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
-Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
-Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
-Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
-Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
-Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
-Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Education
Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
Experience
Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
- Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Standing Frequently (34-66%)
Walking Frequently (34-66%)
Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
Talking Constantly (67-100%)
Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Onsite
45 Fruit Street
36
Regular
Rotating (United States of America)
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