(Archived) RN 3 Marian / Oncology / Observation Full Time 7p-7a

Position Summary: Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of direct care to assigned patients with simple to complex health care needs.

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing holding current New Jersey license. B.S.N. degree preferred

Experience: Oncology experience minimum one year preferred. Medical Surgical experience one year preferred. Will consider a new graduate upon the discretion of the Nurse Manager.

Certification/License: Current NJ License. Required BLS through American Heart Association. Oncology Certified Nurse preferred, staff will be supported to acquire certification. Bio-therapy/chemotherapy (ONS certificate) education preferred.

Essential Functions of the Job:

1. Delivers patient care in accordance with the ANA Scope and Standards of Care and Practice, Patient Bill of Rights and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
2. Delivers patient care in accordance with specialty specific standards (e.g. Oncology Nurses Association, American Association of Critical Care Nurses as appropriate
3. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the patient plan of care according to changing health care needs.
4. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient teaching using appropriate education resources and evaluates the effectiveness of the teaching.
5. Models effective leadership skills through role modeling, mentoring and effective communication. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.
6. Directly delegates and supervises the practice of ancillary staff (LPN’s, PCA’s, Tech’s, Unit Secretaries, etc.) and is knowledgeable of the tenets of the NJ Scope of Practice guidelines.
7. Supports a professional practice environment by functioning as a role model and resource person and also functions as a preceptor for nursing staff and participates in the orientation of other unit employees.
8. Participates in unit-based and organization-wide activities, committees and community activities as appropriate
9. Identifies own learning needs with respect to nursing practice and pursues educational support to meet these needs.
10. Routinely utilizes Evidence Based Practice literature, policy and procedure manuals and other available reference materials to ensure consistency and accuracy in the delivery of care.
11. Participates actively in the Performance Improvement process to evaluate the quality of nursing care delivered to patients
12. Participates in compensated education seminar time related to Oncology education.
13. Participates in the Professional Excellence Program/clinical ladder opportunities.