What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Oncology Nurse Specialist position at Intermountain Health?
Job Summary:
As a Registered Nurse specializing in Respiratory and Oncology care, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care for individuals with cancer and respiratory illnesses. You will utilize the nursing process and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure high-quality care, while adhering to regulatory and professional guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Education:
Certification:
As a Registered Nurse specializing in Respiratory and Oncology care, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care for individuals with cancer and respiratory illnesses. You will utilize the nursing process and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure high-quality care, while adhering to regulatory and professional guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess, recognize, and address patients' psychological and physical needs.
- Foster quality of care with the best interests of patients and their families in mind.
- Communicate compassionately and effectively.
- Develop individualized treatment plans.
- Comply with evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines.
- Oversee care delivered by LPNs and/or CNAs.
- Participate in clinical team conferences.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required.
- A Registered Nurse with an ASN/ADN degree must complete a BSN degree within four (4) years from the Registered Nurse's date of hire unless the Registered Nurse has a minimum of fifteen (15) years of proven continuous Registered Nurse experience in an acute care setting.
Certification:
- Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice is required.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval.
