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Registered Nurse - Cancer Center (PRN)
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$84,095 / year median in Maryland
+10% projected growth
Job Description
ed Nurse - Cancer Center (PRN)
The professional registered nurse has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care through the use of the nursing process. The ed Nurse accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge skills, and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to whom care is delegated to achieve quality patient care outcomes.
The ed Nurse must demonstrate the knowledge and skills at the advanced beginner level necessary to provide care that is relevant to the patient(s) under their care, as well as apply principles of growth and development over the life span. The ed Nurse also must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. This role provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting.
For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.
The ed Nurse must demonstrate the knowledge and skills at the advanced beginner level necessary to provide care that is relevant to the patient(s) under their care, as well as apply principles of growth and development over the life span. The ed Nurse also must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. This role provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE
1. Current ed Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state ed Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.EXPERIENCE
1. One (1) year of nursing experience.CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The statements described are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.1. Modifies patient's plan of care based on data collection and patient's individual needs.2. Uses Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) to provide patient care.3. Delegates according to scope of practice.4. Verifies the plan of care with interprofessional colleagues, patient, and caregiver(s).5. Provides education based on learning needs and involvement of family.6. Promotes effective communication among interprofessional team members & healthcare consumers.7. Influences policy to promote safe patient care.8. Utilizes appropriate resources in providing care, especially in sensitive situations.9. Incorporates processes to enhance the organizational plan of growth and influence.10. Participates in developing strategies to promote healthy communities and practice environments.11. Recognizes strategies to improve nursing quality.12. Provides critical review and/or evaluation of policies, procedures, and guidelines to improve quality of healthcare.13. Demonstrates understanding of importance of data collection and utilization.14. Disseminates educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers.15. Engages in activities related to nurse sensitive indicators to enhance quality of care.16. Participates in continuing professional development.17. Identifies ethical situations and seeks assistance of appropriate colleagues.18. Identifies ways to maintain and improve ethical environment of the work setting conducive to safe, quality health care.19. Ads to the moral and legal rights of patients.20. Engages in opportunities for work/life balance.For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.