Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Med Surg
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: 2+ years of Med Surg experience, Oncology experience, Comfortable taking Step Down Patients
License: Active Michigan License
Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association)
Must-Have: Skilled nursing services assessment and planning
Description:
The medical oncology unit will consist of patients with a cancer diagnosis, medical step-down patients, and general medical overflow.
This position requires basic knowledge of the pathophysiology of cancer.
The nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients on this unit.
Regularly assess patients' needs and provide skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician-authorized plan of care.
Provide direct patient care, including nursing assessment, medication administration, treatments, and assisting with transfers.
Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans and patients' conditions.
Make suggestions and participate in updating/revising treatment plans in collaboration with other team members.
Process physician orders accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
Follow up regarding medication changes and order clarifications.
Ensure compliance with established standards of nursing practice.