What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Preceptor - Oncology - 36 Hours - Day Shift position at Henry Ford Health - Careers?
REGISTERED NURSE PRECEPTOR - ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT - 36 HOURS - DAYS
Full Time Benefit Eligible
Shift: Monday through Sunday, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM (Three 12 hour shifts weekly)
Rotating weekends and holidays
Weekend Shift Premium Pay Eligible
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Unit Description:
Henry Ford St John Hospital’s 6 North Unit is a 36 bed Oncology unit specializing in GI, Surgical, Women’s Health, Same Day Surgery, and Chemo Administration. Based on the acuity and complexity of the care we provide, we are able to form closeknit relationships with our patients throughout their cancer journey.
Our Registered Nurses have a typical patient ratio of 1:4, and will work with a daily team of Registered Nurses, Nursing Interns and Patient Care Techs. We welcome Registered Nurses of all education and experience levels, promote a team-oriented environment, and encourage our nurses to become experts in their field through continuous learning. Come join our team!
- Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
- Implements and monitors patient care plans.
- Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.|
- Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.|
- Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.|
- Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire. No additional preferences.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE REQUIRED:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
