| Location | Savannah, TN |
FLSA Employment Status: Nonexempt/Hourly
JOB SUMMARY
The registered nurse provides specialized nursing care to patients in a comprehensive cancer center setting, including outpatient infusion services, radiation therapy, and other oncology services. This role involves administering treatments, managing patient symptoms, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, patient centered care. Under general supervision, plans, directs, and evaluates total nursing care and functions in the unit on a particular shift, in accordance with established patient care plan and philosophy.
Reporting Structure: Reports to the Director of Cancer Center and/or Director of Nursing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education
Graduate of an accredited program in nursing.
Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) degree required.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years nurse experience in an acute healthcare setting preferred
License/Certification
Current Registered Nurse license to practice in Tennessee
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Life Support (ACLS)
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Therapeutic Options Training- Full time staff only required
ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate- if administering chemotherapy
CORE COMPETENCIES
Mission/Vision
Core Values/Standards of Conduct
AIDET/Organizational Expectations
Safety
Quality
Flexibility
Customer Service
Diversity and Inclusion
Finance
Abuse and Neglect of Adult Patient
Abuse and Neglect of Pediatric Patient
Anti-Coagulant Safety
Biohazard Waste
CAUTI
Fall Management
Hand Hygiene
Incident/Occurrence Reports
Isolation Precautions
Medication Safety
Moderate Sedation
Pain Assessment and Management
Restraints (Safety)
Restraints (Adults)
Restraints (Pediatric)
SDS
Seizure Precautions
Standard Precautions
Unacceptable Abbreviations
Universal Protocol
Waived Testing
JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Behavior
Biopsy Assistance
Blood Patch Assistance
Chemotherapy
Direct Laryngoscopy Assistance
Life Port
PAP Smear Assistance
PICC Line Insertion Assistance
Radiation Assistance
Department Specific Patient Specialty Area: Darryl Worley Cancer Center
Ability to implement plan of care for patient in the cancer center according to the area. Accurately reviews physician's orders and ensures implementation according to schedule.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PATIENT CARE:
Monitors patient condition throughout shift according to unit care standards.
Demonstrates ability to interpret changes in patient condition and abnormal lab values as evidenced by documentation in the medical record.
Works with the patient or family in the development of the plan of care.
Implements plan of care within established time frame.
Accurately orders appropriate tests on computer terminal.
Requests consultation, based on assessment data, to assist in problem solving or facilitation of care as evidenced by random observation and documentation in the medical record.
Administers medications, including I.V. fluids, according to policy and procedure.
Administers and accounts for all controlled substances according to established policy and procedure.
Documents nursing interventions and patient response to care at appropriate intervals during the shift.
Administers/assists with chemotherapy medication and oncology education.
Assists with radiation administration, scheduling, monitoring, and education.
Provides basic teaching if applicable and documents teaching and outcomes in the medical record.
Reports changes in the patient's condition and/or adverse patient response to physician and other health care professionals.
Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit.
Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees.
Maintains acceptable standards of patient care.
Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution.
Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.
Administers medications and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly.
Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting.
Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand.
Participates in planning changes and improvements.
OTHER DUTIES
Participates in hospital safety programs.
Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures.
Is resourceful and calm in emergencies.
Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality.
Displays concern and initiative.
Observes and supports hospital policy.
Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences.
Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.
Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
Evaluates the performance of personnel with recommendations for appropriate action.
Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures
Keeps Cancer Center Director or Director of Nursing informed of patients, needs, and problems on the nursing unit.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Prolonged periods of standing and walking
Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds during a scheduled work shift.
Must be able to see with corrective eye wear
Must be able to hear clearly with assistance
May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases
Able to handle emergency and/or crisis situations
May be required to wear protective equipment as necessary
Transferring, repositioning patients.
Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching for patient care functions.
Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment.
Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests including random and reasonable suspicion drug screens.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Activity
Occasionally (1-33%)
Frequently (34% to 66%)
Continuously (67% to 100%)
Sitting
X
Walking
X
Standing
X
Bending
X
Squatting
X
Climbing
X
Kneeling
X
Twisting
X
Lifting
X
Carrying
X
Pushing
X