What are the responsibilities and job description for the Casual RN, Medical Oncology position at UPMC?
UPMC Western Maryland has an exciting opportunity for a casual Professional Staff Nurse in our Medical Oncology Department! If you're looking to gain more hours as an RN and have a passion for caring for patients during a difficult time, make sure to take a look at the details below!
Here's what we are looking for:
- Someone looking for flexible daylight hours, available for weekends and holidays
- A Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of experience
- Prior Medical Oncology experience is definitely a plus, but not a requirement!
A little bit about our department:
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Fast-track area that provides iv access, patient assessments, port flushes and gives injections.
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Blood draw area that does patient assessments, port access, and prepares the patients for the providers exam.
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Treatment area that performs chemotherapy, antibiotics, blood transfusions as well as other infusion center medications.
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Exam nurse area that takes phone calls, responds to messages, prepares the patients for their treatments, provides teachings and works right with the medical oncologists.
Below is a little bit about what you'll do:
- System-wide Competencies: Adheres to system-wide behaviors and performs other assigned duties.
- Clinical Development: Engages in clinical development and RN residency programs, seeks learning opportunities, and utilizes feedback to improve practice.
- Patient Education: Identifies and addresses patient and family education needs.
- Professional Development: Pursues continuous learning, professional development, and involvement in nursing organizations.
- Nursing Care: Applies nursing knowledge within Relationship Based Care, communicates effectively, and demonstrates critical thinking.
- Care Planning: Formulates care plans and daily goals, seeks guidance, and builds compassionate relationships with patients and colleagues.
- Ethical Practice: Identifies ethical situations and seeks assistance.
- Research and Quality Improvement: Demonstrates basic research knowledge, participates in journal clubs, and identifies improvement opportunities.
- Accountability: Takes responsibility for professional development, makes care improvement recommendations, and participates in change initiatives.
- Leadership and Teamwork: Builds healthy relationships, sets priorities, participates in shared governance, and supports colleagues.
- Communication and Safety: Communicates clearly, demonstrates cultural awareness, and supports workplace safety.
Salary : $37
