RN - TEMP Oncolgoy
Company: Wilson Medical Center
Location: Wilson
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose. Work where you
are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. At Wilson
Medical Center, a 294-bed facility, we bring new and innovative
programs to those who matter the most - our community. With great
pride, we offer Growing Tree Child Care Center on-site daycare
where children are offered a nurturing, safe environment centered
around the needs of each child. Where We Are: Wilson residents
enjoy a community rich in educational, cultural, and social
opportunities. We are home to numerous athletic and water sports,
festivals, and arts and entertainment venues. From the beach to the
mountains, in Wilson, you are within easy driving distance of all
that North Carolina has to offer. Why Choose Us: - - - - - Health
(Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- - - - - Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package
for full-time employees - - - - - Employee Assistance Program -
mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance - - - - -
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants - - - - -
Opportunities for education and training through a partnership with
Duke LifePoint Healthcare - - - - - Growing Tree On-Site Childcare
Facility - - - - - And much more--- Position Summary : Under the
direct supervision of the Radiation Therapy Manager and general
supervision of the Oncology Service Line Director and according to
established policies and procedures. -Provides professional nursing
care to those patients being evaluated, treated and followed by the
Department of Radiation Therapy. Coordinates total nursing care for
patients, participates in patient and family teaching, acts as a
patient/family advocate, and works with other nursing and ancillary
personnel as required. -Work is very confidential. -Performs other
duties of the department as required. Essential Functions 1. Review
and prepare charts for patient visits. 2. Obtain and monitor vital
signs. 3. Reviews present healthcare practices, identifies current
health problems, and documents findings in the patient record for
physician review. 4. Addresses the need for nursing intervention at
the time of visit and identifies the type of intervention
necessary. 5. Evaluate patients' healthcare strengths and utilize
these to overcome identified limitations. 6. Reinforce teaching
provided by physicians concerning illness/injury, the healing
process, and the recognition of complications. Reinforces patient
understanding of information in order to achieve patient
participation in compliance with treatment plan. 7. Identifies
problems interfering with compliance to prescribed medical regimens
and adjusts the nursing plan accordingly. 8. Administers
medications per MD order-IV, IM, subcutaneous, PO, etc., under the
general supervision of the physician or RN. 9. Reinforces teaching
done by providers to patients and families about specific drugs and
their side effects. 10. Inserts IV catheters and administers IV
drugs. 11. Monitors patients for adverse side effects of IV or IM
drugs and responds quickly and appropriately, upon physician
direction, if adverse reaction occurs. 12. Set up and assist in
performing sterile procedures. Catheterize patients when ordered by
a physician. 13. Set up equipment and position patients for
examinations. 14. Provides emotional support to patients undergoing
specific procedures/examinations. 15. Reinforces teaching, provided
by physicians, to patients/family members regarding dressing
techniques, and evaluates patients for understanding. 16. Draw
blood samples and obtain specimens for cultures, urinalysis and/or
wound analysis. 17. Under general supervision of the physician or
RN, monitors patient's response to invasive procedures performed in
the clinic area and notifies physician of reactions. 18. Recognizes
and responds quickly and appropriately to emergency situations. 19.
Under general supervision of the physician, analyzes and identifies
the need for ongoing nursing care and initiates public health
referrals or other support service referrals. 20. Participates in
department Clinical Quality Measures and other defined quality
processes and procedures in the department. 21. Participates in
weekly chart rounds and another departmental meetings as necessary.
22. Maintain all logs including Refrigerator, Freezer, Blanket
Warmer, Eye Wash Station, and Medication logs. 23. Obtains
authorizations for diagnostic tests and or studies ordered by the
physician. 24. Assist with diagnosis codes under the general
supervision of the physician. 25. Under general supervision of the
physician or RN, assist with emergency cases after hours or on
weekends as the need arises. Re-inforce patients and/or families
with instruction and education relevant to the condition. 26.
Accurately documents nursing observations, medications, treatments,
and other care given. 27. Serves as a backup support for the
Oncology Nurse Navigator 28. Performs miscellaneous duties as
needed. Minimum Qualifications : EEOC Statement: Wilson Medical
Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for
all applicants, and employees while complying with all applicable
laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant
for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national
origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual
orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by
applicable federal, state or local law. Required Skills - Ability
to understand, communicate, and react effectively to patient and
family needs - Critical thinking - Work well under pressure while
keeping calm and maintaining customer focus Drag - Edit - Delete
Required Licenses Registered Nurse - Minimum of Current/Active
North Carolina RN license - Additional certifications as required
by the department Equal opportunity and affirmative action
employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for
employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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