Newly Licensed RN Med/Surg - Oncology DAYS

Department:

35803 BayCare Leased Employees - Med Surg: IU 1

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Holiday and Weekend rotation.

Loan forgiveness and tuition assistance eligible.

7a-7p, every third weekend rotation. 3-12 hour shifts a week

MS1-med surg, oncology dept.

Who We Are:

Medical Surgical Oncology is a 16-bed unit which provides holistic care for a variety of patients although we specialize in the care of medical and oncology.

This care begins with diagnosis for many patients and encompasses treatment, pre-transplant, ill-ness support, chemotherapy, palliation, and hospice care at end of life.

Position Highlights:

• Full time (three 12 hr shifts per week)
• 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Weekend and holiday rotation (every 3rd weekend and every other holiday)

What We Offer:

• Sign on Bonus: Up to $2,500 may apply for external teammates
• Student Loan Support: Up to $20,000 ($5,000 annually for 4 years)
• Education Assistance: Up to $7,200 per year
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability, Pet Insurance, 401k, Flex spending
• PTO accrual
• Veteran and Military Friendly Employer

Major Responsibilities:

• Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
• Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the patient’s condition, status, and need for care. Provides ongoing assessment of the patient and takes appropriate actions when changes occur. Anticipates and alters the plan of care as needed, mobilizes appropriate resources, and collaborates with other health care team members to coordinate patient centered care.
• Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety. Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and individualizes the approach as necessary. Works collaboratively to develop strategies to meet the learning needs of the patient and family.
• Actively coordinates the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Applies evidence-based practice to deliver patient care. Consistently incorporates nursing and regulatory standards of care into practice.
• Provides ongoing evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes and is empowered to take appropriate action when changes are needed. Supports shared governance activities and initiatives to improve processes and patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Promotes collaboration among healthcare team members. Assumes a leadership role in the care team and delegates appropriately to unlicensed personnel.
• Promotes a culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm. Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner. Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions.
• Applies ethical decision making, demonstrates respect and understanding for peers, and other clinical disciplines. Participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated, unbiased, individualized approach to care.
• Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives to improve the functions of the department and the patient care experience.
• Participates in professional activities which contribute to personal professional development and the development of others. Seeks opportunities to be taught, coached, and mentored. Attends required meetings/educational programs and completes annual competencies in a timely manner.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and posse