Registered Nurse RN Oncology at HCA Healthcare in ROCHESTER, New Hampshire
Posted in Other 30+ days ago.
Job Description:
Description
SHIFT: Days (rotating weekends)SCHEDULE: Full-time
Frisbie Memorial
Hospital is a 112-bed acute care facility
that is unique in today’s healthcare environment. Frisbie is about our people,
our technology and the trust of our patients. We use the latest technology to
help our dedicated staff find solutions that benefit our patients. Technology
that promotes faster healing, better health, higher quality of life and
in-turn, career satisfaction. Frisbie
Memorial Hospital’s ability to excel at caring for the community
depends on its people. That’s why we invest in our workforce and reward
employees for exceptional performance — and why we offer a comprehensive and
highly competitive benefits package.
HCA Healthcare has been continually named a World's
Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere since 2010. In 2018, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.3 billion in cost for the
delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated
expenses.
POSITION: Registered Nurse (RN), Oncology
POSITION
SUMMARY:
The RN Oncology will help in the
oncology treatment plan development, testing and analysis with the use of
evidence based practice and the NCCN. The RN Oncology will work side by side
with the department RN Clinical Informaticist, providers, pharmacy, and fellow
nurses during this process. Time will be split between clinical duties and
treatment plan analyst.
The Center for
Cancer Care (CCC) staff RN is primarily responsible for adhering to the
hospital's Standards of Patient Care and Policies to deliver safe and quality
patient care. The RN performs all treatments and procedures as outlined in the
Nursing Practice Guidelines located on the FMH portal and applicable regulatory
and professional entities' guidelines, standards, protocols, and procedures within
the scope of RN practice.
Within the RN scope of practice; is expected to consistently
demonstrate competent, focused, clinical nursing assessments and history taking
on all new, established and acute care patients in both triage and clinical
care settings. Ability to utilize critical thinking, communication,
problem-solving and decision making skills that promote quality patient care
and positive outcomes across the spectrum of care as it relates to meeting the
needs of the patients.
Demonstrates a positive attitude with a focus on teamwork, open
communication, problem resolution all the while maintaining a quiet therapeutic
environment essential to patient satisfaction and optimum therapeutic
experiences for the patients we care for.
Essential Position Functions : Treatment Plan Analyst:
Maintain current
and research new oncology treatment plans with the use of evidence based
practice and the NCCN.Coordinate
regular reviews of in use treatment plans.- Stay up to date with evidence based practices.
Play a key role in the planning and implementation of
new treatment plans prioritizing needs of the
patient.Serve as a
liaison by relaying issues as needed from clinical staff to the RN Clinical
Informaticist for trouble shooting.Establish regular
informational meetings/communication with department administration as it
relates to treatment plan needs.Collaborate with the Director to establish department
specific directives, policies and procedures as they relate to the treatment plans.Attend
conferences and seminars as appropriate.
Oncology Staff
Nurse:
Supports Departments' customer service
efforts. Provides service excellence to patients, their families and support persons, medical staff, peers,
support services and other hospital personnel. Provides immediate and
satisfactory problem resolution for customer complaints or refers complex
customer service problems to the Program Director or appropriate person in the
absence of the Program Director (VP Patient Care Services). Complies with HIPAA guidelines.Demonstrates knowledge of, and support
for, hospital Mission and Values Statement, department goals and objectives. Assists
in the formation and accomplishment of unit goals
and objectives.Develops and maintains professional
relationship with Licensed Independent Practitioners (LIP), peers, patients,
their families and support persons, as well as collaborative internal and
external patient care support services.Participates
in the department's Performance Improvement program(s).Actively participates in unit's
department meetings by contributing insightful evidence based practice (EBP)
data, and possesses strong receptive
listening skills.Attends
Tumor Board Meetings as patient care assignment(s) permits.Follows the principles of infection
control as outlined in the hospital policies and practice guidelines.Enhances
professional growth and development through participation in educational
programs, current literature, in-servicing, and workshops; shows responsibility
for own professional development and on-going education. Actively pursues oncology
nursing certification (OCN) after two years of employment.Is able to conduct a detailed nursing
assessment focusing on prevention, detection, symptom management, coping and
learning style readiness.Obtains health
information per interviewing, observing, and measuring vital signs and specimen collection.Completes
detailed physical assessment and laboratory interpretations prior to
administering medication according to established standards and/or per protocol/regimen.Assists LIP's during patient
examinations and special procedures including bone marrow biopsies and other
minor surgical procedures routinely conducted in an oncology outpatient setting.Removes sutures,
cleans wounds, and applies dressings as directed by an LIP.Possesses
and demonstrates strong clinical skills necessary for delivery of quality
patient care as it relates to the
management of infusion room patients and their prescribed medications and in
accordance with established standards of care.Ability
to adapt to unpredictable and sometimes stressful patient care scenarios in a
calm therapeutic manner.Administers medications and monitors
for desired, side, and/or adverse
effects.Competently
and safely initiates and manages IV access sites and care of ports of entry for
IV therapy. Administers injections, IV, IM, SC medications per LIP order and in
accordance with hospital policy. Performs therapeutic phlebotomies when indicated
and as per LIP order and in accordance with hospital policy. Monitors IV sites
for patency, signs and symptoms of infection, infiltration, or extravagation.
Monitors patient outcomes and documents appropriately in Electronic Health
Record (EHR) systems.Maintains
knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and treat Oncologic Emergencies.Educates
patient and support person(s) in collaboration with LIP and other healthcare
members. Develops individual plans for education, pain management, medication
toxicity, diet needs, Activities of Daily Living
(ADL's) and psycho social needs appropriately. Remains current with
available training and literature regarding care and treatment of the CCC patient.Makes
appropriate referrals when necessary to meet patient care needs.Triages phone calls in a timely manner,
to include detailed complete assessments specific to patient care needs as
outlined in treatment plan of care and/or prescribed regimen(s). Understands
management of high risk patients as it relates to disease specific and/or
chemotherapy specific complications or adverse events. Reports symptoms and/or
patient care needs to appropriate LIP and follows through on written
instructions/orders for patient
care management, to include documentation in patient EHR.Manages current EHR desktop documents
when rotating into the Triage Nurse Role to include, routing test results,
phone notes, prescription refills etc to appropriate LIP. Follows up with LIP on routed documents in a timely
manner to establish prompt, appropriate responses for the patient
population we serve,
promoting quality patient care, and satisfaction, with the goal of
maintaining positive patient care experiences.Documents all patient related activity
in the EHR including histories, updates,
phone calls, follow up communication, referrals, lab results, patient
education, medication updates, preferred pharmacy and any other interactions
with the patient appropriately. Responds to documentation requirements or
requests for information as needed for patients participating in clinical protocols.Selects
from established current EHR billing coded documents charges for services
rendered, if applicable.When
necessary and as is appropriate delegates clerical related tasks to Office
Coordinator. Provides support to office staff as needed.Remains current in understanding of EHR
upgrades and their application as it relates to patient care and collaborative practice.Maintains and stocks all clinical areas
and ensures all instruments are cleaned, sterile, and in good repair. Works
with Program Director to identify unit needs and patient care requirements.Demonstrates
a commitment to containing costs and efficient use of material resources.Maintains
a safe therapeutic environment for patients, their families and support
persons, and staff; corrects hazards promptly.Remains current in understanding of EHR
upgrades and their application as it relates to patient care and collaborative practice.
HCA is dedicated to the growth and development of our
colleagues. We will provide you the tools and resources you need to succeed in
our organization. We are currently looking for an ambitious Registered
Nurse to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential here!
Qualifications
Education:- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree preferred
-
Tuition Reimbursement Program (up to $5,250/calendar year)
- Student Loan Repayment Program
Experience:
- At least 5 years of RN related clinical experience, hospital setting preferred
- Strong working knowledge of project management, analysis skills, computer systems testing training. Have the ability to prioritize project management as it pertains to HER.
- Ability to clinically analyze data from the department to identify and resolve problems.
- Ability to establish and foster working relationships with contacts such as doctor’s offices, hospital administration, vendors, and/or other departments.
Licensure and Certifications:
- Registered Nurse (RN) License in NH or valid Compact State License
-
HCA will pay for certification renewals once employed
At HCA, you have options. You can choose from a variety of benefits to create a customizable plan. You have the ability to enroll in several medical coverage plans including vision and dental. You can even select additional al la carte benefits to meet all your needs. Enroll in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), 401k, flex spending accounts for medial and childcare needs, and participate in our tuition reimbursement and our Student Loan Repayment Program.
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