RN - Bone Marrow Transplant, Staff Relief-Days, MHW: Oncology Outpatient Services

Company: Memorial Healthcare System
Location: Pembroke Pines
Posted on: January 8, 2021

Job Description:

Summary:Provides direct patient care to bone marrow transplant patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.This position did not exist in cost centerDetailed responsibilities:

• Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires.Competencies and skills:Essential:
  • STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: Acts in a manner that supports the standards of communication, respect, privacy, and teamwork by demonstrating a commitment to professional and ethical conduct.
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE: Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by promptly addressing internal/external customer issues/requests, resolving concerns while maintaining a professional image and behavior to build and enhance the patient/family/customer experience.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: Accepts ownership of job roles and specific assignments/goals; works independently, takes responsibility for own actions; admits mistakes and judgment errors; and accepts constructive feedback. Connects personal work results to the accomplishment of team and organizational goals.
  • RESPONDING TO CHANGE: Accepts change and adapts in a positive and productive manner; handles unexpected situations and changes in direction calmly and with confidence. Views new assignments and job responsibilities as an opportunity for growth.
  • PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING: Complies with and ensures patient safety practices in the clinical setting.
  • DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF CARE: Develops and implements a nursing care plan based on the patient's individual needs, an interdisciplinary approach, and evidence-based practices.
  • PROBLEM SOLVING: Ability to identify, analyze and effectively solve problems.
  • ORGANIZATION SKILLS: Organizes work to achieve maximum efficiency.
  • PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: "Provides Patient and Family Centered Care to patients, families, visitors and internal customers"
  • KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS: Applies knowledge of practices and interventions for specific populations with specific conditions.Education:Essential:
    • Accredited ProgramEducation specialization:Essential:
      • NursingCredentials:Essential:
        • BLS Certification
        • Registered Nurse License
        • ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Certificate
        • ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy & Immunology CertificateEducation equivalent experience:Essential:
          • Graduate of an accredited Registered/Professional Nursing programOther information:Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required Work Experience: 1 year------ONCC Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certificate Required for those RN's administering chemotherapy. May also require Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).Note: For added clarification, see Mandatory Education Requirements Grid.Working conditions:Essential:
            • Keyboard Entry 80.00%
            • Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm 80.00%
            • Sitting 80.00%
            • Standing 80.00%
            • Walking 80.00%
            • Audible Speech 80.00%
            • Hearing Acuity 80.00%
            • Depth Perception 80.00%
            • Distinguish Color 80.00%
            • Seeing - Far 80.00%
            • Seeing - Near 80.00%
            • Computer Monitor 80.00%Organizational Profile:Memorial Hospital West opened in 1992 with 100 beds to serve the growing population of western Broward. Today, the hospital has 384 beds and is one of the busiest and most technologically advanced in the region.Memorial Hospital West's many respected specialty programs include:
              • Medical and Surgical Services
              • Adult and Pediatric Emergency Departments
              • Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute
              • Memorial Cancer Institute
              • Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, including Broward County's first adult inpatient autologous transplant unit
              • Memorial Neuroscience Institute
              • Memorial Rehabilitation Institute
              • Bariatric/Weight-Loss Surgery Program
              • The Family Birthplace
              • Women's ServicesTruven Health Analytics and Modern Healthcare magazine named Memorial Hospital West one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals in 2013 and 2014 - and the hospital has been consistently recognized by The Leapfrog Group with an "A" Ranking for Patient Safety.Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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