Description
RN - BMC Med/Onc Spec Unit
Department: Med&Onco Specialty Unit - BMC
Entity: Bloomington-Normal Service Area
Job Category: Nursing
Employment Type: Full - Time
Job ID: 44820
Experience Required: None
Education Required: Not Indicated
Shift: Day
Location: Bloomington-Normal, IL
Usual Schedule: 7a-730p
On Call Requirements: No
Work Location: Carle BroMenn Medical Center
Weekend Requirements: Every 3rd
Holiday Requirements: Department Rotation
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Position Summary:
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.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Diploma (Not HS) in Nursing CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire and Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Certification if administering chemotherapy within 1 year. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients.
Essential Functions:
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
Provide emotional support to patients and their families.
Administer Chemotherapy/Biotherapy to patients not only on the Oncology unit but also throughout the hospital.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human. resources@
Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.
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