Travel Nurse RN - Oncology - $2,362 per week Job Listing at Carle Health - 602 West University Avenue , Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL (Job ID 5318125-2024-10-25)

Description

Job Details
• -The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.
• -Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
• -Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
• -Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
• -Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.
• -Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
• -Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
• -Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
• -Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
• -Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
• -Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
• -Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
• -Appropriately perform patient care duties such as: head-to-toe assessments, start IVs, insert NG tubes, dressing changes, administer medications, insert foley catheters.
• -Access Mediports and maintain port throughout the shift.
• -Must maintain documentation standards as evidenced by passed quarterly chart audits.
• -Assist with bone marrow aspirations at the bedside.
• -Provide emotional support to patients and their families.
• -Administer Chemotherapy/Biotherapy to patients not only on the Oncology unit but also throughout the hospital.

Job Requirements
• -Minimum one (1) year of relevant nursing experience.

Unit Specific Information
• -Department Specific Job Functions: see job description details for information on the specific responsibilities and duties on unit

Additional Details
• -Preferred Skills & Experience: N/A