Nurse Assistant Medical Oncology 8S

**Sign-on Bonus available!!** 

$1,500 for full-time positions 

$750 for part-time positions 

GENERAL SUMMARY: 

Provides care to the patient according to the plan of care, unit routine and hospital policy under the direction of a Registered Nurse. 

UNIT DESCRIPTION: 

8 South Oncology is a 44 bed, adult inpatient unit driven by the complex clinical and psychosocial needs of the Oncology patient population. Nurses on this unit care for patients experiencing various stages and complications from hematology/oncology diagnosis. Patients may range from the newly diagnosed to those seeking end of life care. Our unit provides the opportunity to develop critical thinking and assessment skills while working with high acuity patients, managing the latest chemotherapy and biotherapy regimes, blood product administrations, pain management, and central line care . In addition to the technical aspects of the position, 8 South provides the unique opportunity to develop and maintain strong relationships with patients and their families throughout the course of their treatment. 

BENEFITS: 

Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals. 

• NEW On-demand pay program – powered by Payactiv 

• Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling 

• Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services 

• Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans 

• Relocation assistance  

• Generous retirement savings, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance 

• Free onsite parking at all campuses 

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. 

Education / Training:   

• High school graduate or equivalent  

Work Experience:   

• Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred 

Certification, Licensure, Registration:  

• American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support required 

• Current CNA certification preferred 

Other Qualifications: 

• Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately. 

• Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals. 

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred. 

• Basic computer knowledge is preferred. 

• Ability to move or lift patients and equipment. 

• Ability to demonstrate Beaumont customer service standards and behaviors in all aspects of job performance 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:      

• Providing care to the patient according to the plan of care, specific unit routines and hospital policy under the Direction of the Registered Nurse. 

• Documentation of care provided in the electronic medical record.  

• Safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services and appropriate documentation of services. 

• Provides the services of an Observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation, either in person or via remote video monitoring, to maximize his/her safety. 

• Performs general receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit. 

• Maintains current knowledge/certification. 

• Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety and specific job-related hazards. 

• Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens. 

• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment. 

• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter and intra departmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objective. 

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all