Job Description

Description Summary: The Oncology Registered Nurse has the responsibility and accountability for assessing patient/family health problems and resources, taking a leadership role in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing plan of care provided by the nursing team. Providing technical nursing care and interventions to a designated patient population. Per the Department's Scope of Practice, this position requires providing services to Oncology Patients in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individuals served. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. It is expected that the associate demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The associate shall support the CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of their Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients. Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice. Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed. Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given. Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources. Requirements: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. English required, bilingual (English/Spanish; English/French) preferred. One-year recent experience preferred. Current Louisiana RN License. Current BLS Current ACLS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration certification required within 3 months of hire date and maintains current chemotherapy certification. ONS Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration Certification within 2 years of date of hire. Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time

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