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Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Oncology (SONC)
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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.
$80,442 / year median in North Carolina
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Responsible for the provision and coordination of nursing care to include the collection and analysis of assessment data, identification of expected outcomes and development of plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family and other interdisciplinary team members. Identifies interventions to attain expected outcomes, implements the interventions identified in the plan of care, evaluates the progress of the patient/family toward attainment of outcomes, and documents the process. This care includes sensitivity to age specific and unique needs of the patient/family.
Promotes and evaluates the effective functioning of the health care team. Collaborates with health care team members to meet the identified needs of the patient/family throughout the episode of care. Delegates tasks and activities as appropriate and governed by NC Nurse Practice Act. Responsibilities Promotes safe, harm-free care through safety practices, error prevention, rounding, and daily huddles. Performs ongoing patient/family assessments and uses data (including other sources) to guide care. Develops and implements individualized, life span appropriate care plans with the interdisciplinary team and patient/family, including education and transition needs. Sets measurable outcomes, evaluates progress, and adjusts care based on patient response. Uses informatics and technology to improve safety, efficiency, and patient-centered care. Coordinates care across teams and settings from admission through discharge. Delegates tasks appropriately based on staff competence and training. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team. Supports team effectiveness, provides feedback, and contributes to a positive team environment. Engages in professional development, mentoring, and may take on unit-level leadership roles. Participates in quality improvement, performance initiatives, and problem-solving to enhance patient outcomes. Clinical Ladder Pay Range Final compensation will depend on career ladder placement (Staff Nurse I - IV)