Registered Nurse - Oncology/Nephrology - Night

Job description

RN - 3 East – Oncology/Nephrology The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for implementing, directing and coordinating the care of patients through the use of the nursing process: assessment, planning implementation and evaluation. Included is recognition and treatment of the physical and psychosocial changes unique to the age/population group served on the specific unit. - 3 East – 27-bed unit; primary focus – renal and oncology - Individualized orientation program with knowledgeable preceptors focuses on clinical skill development and enhancement of professional role within the Med-Surg environment. - Full time (72 hours biweekly) - Shift: 7pm-7am (12 hour night) - Every third weekend - Eligible for shift and weekend differential Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Job Class Specifics: 1. Demonstrates safe medication practice. 2. Maintains a professional image that reflects the employee’s role in health care, with confidence and a positive impression. 3. Completes chart check to ensure no missed orders. 4. Accurately transcribes physician’s orders. 5. Demonstrates therapeutic communication skills. 6. Demonstrates ability to assess patient education needs and use...