RN 4A Surgery/Oncology

UnityPoint-St. Luke's

Full-Time

Weekend Package (Days)

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus to Qualified Applicants!!

The RN is responsible for coordinating the care of patients and families that they care for utilizing the nursing process, and the skills that are part of their functions as a registered nurse. Summary of duties include: utilizing nursing knowledge for critical thinking, planning of care, evaluating response to care and planning for the needs of the patient and family.

Leadership:

• Delegates nursing care activities and monitors care given by appropriate care team members in accordance with patient needs, and the team member's professional capabilities and qualifications. Supports use of Evidenced Based Practice and incorporates best practices into daily care routine.

Collaboration

• Assists in creating a positive work environment by mentoring of staff/students, and working with team members to develop and facilitate initiatives to strive for positive outcomes in quality and care of patients. Effectively communicates with all team members, physicians, ancillary staff and all customers.

Delivery of Care

• Complies with all policies and procedures, and guides team members with compliance. Compiles with all safety goals, infection prevention and risk management policies and procedures.

Must have completed an accredited nursing program and possess a valid nursing license, completed Basic Certified Life Support certification prior to hire, completion of the unit based course, "Management of patients receiving chemotherapy", upon 1 year from hire, and annually thereafter, 1 hour of stroke education to be completed by the end of orientation and then bi-annually thereafter, basic computer knowledge, must be able to meet the competency of unit assigned to and also be able to successfully complete orientation, must legally perform the essential functions of the job in accordance with the nurse practice act, able to demonstrate the necessary skills and competencies to include medication administration and nursing competencies, must be able to perform the essentials functions of the job, including ability to communicate effectively, able to read, write, comprehend and speak English.