Travel: RN - Oncology

Travel: RN - Oncology

SHIFT: NIGHTS

START: ASAP

RATE: ***

REQUIRED: BLS (FROM AHA) & CHEMO CERTIFICATION

POSITION TITLE:Clinical Nurse I

DEPARTMENT:Patient Care Services

POSITION SUMMARY:The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units.He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the units standards of care. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice.Treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license. BLS Certification required. If nurse has the required certifications at time of hire, they must maintain the certifications and will not have a grace period to renew. (See Required Department Certification List detailed on the last page of this document.)

CLINICAL NURSE

DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION

DEPARTMENT

CERTIFICATION

Behavioral Health/Adult

CPI OR Equivalent

Cardiac Function Testing

ACLS

Cardiac Rehab

ACLS

Clinical Decision Unit

ACLS

Critical Care

ACLS

TNCC

Digestive Health Center

ACLS

Emergency Services

ACLS

PALS

OR

ENPC

TNCC**

OR

ATCN

CPI OR Equivalent Preferred

IV Infusion

ACLS

Labor & Delivery

NRP

ACLS

Maternity & Gynecology

NRP

ACLS

Medical Oncology

CHEMO

Newborn Nursery

NRP

ACLS Preferred

Nursing Float Pool

Additional Certifications based on unit(s) where floated

Nursing, M/S 2200

CHEMO

Operating Room

ACLS

OR AM Admitting

ACLS

PALS

Progressive Care Unit

ACLS

Pediatrics

PALS

OR

ENPC

NRP

Radiology Support/Diagnostics

ACLS

Recovery Room

ACLS

PALS

SKILLS:

1. Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population served
2. Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients rights in the delivery of care
3. Communicates in a clear concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of patient.

EXPERIENCE:

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to:Patient Care Director or Manager

ENVIRONMENT:

1. Bloodborne pathogen C (OR, PACU, L & D);
2. Bloodborne pathogen B (other Patient Care areas).Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays.

Works in a clean, well lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment. Subject to stressful professional relationships.Working hours are varied, with flexibility due to unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing and walking. Requires heavy physical effort to position, push and/or transfer patients or equipment and supplies. Requires considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching.Ability to judge distance and space relationships, see peripherally, distinguish and identify different colors.Hearing and visual acuity within normal or correctable limits.Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required.