Registered Nurse-Oncology-Lumberton Infusion Clinic-Days - Beaumont, TX - Oncology

Company: Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas
Location: Beaumont
Posted on: September 21, 2022

Job Description:

Registered Nurse-Oncology-Lumberton Infusion Clinic-Days - Beaumont, TX We are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team.--
Join us in performing Sacred Work!
Competitive benefits are offered including:
Matched Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Benefit Plan - Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!
Bonus Potential
Summary/Objective
--The Oncology Registered Nurse is responsible for professional nursing care and related assistance to patients of any age group admitted to the area employed. The Oncology Registered Nurse provides direction to Licensed Vocational Nurses and non-licensed nursing personnel in providing direct patient care. The Oncology Registered Nurse supports the medical care of patients under the direction of the Medical Staff pursuant to the mission and objectives of the Hospital.
ANA Standards of Practice.
A. Assessment: the registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation.
B. Diagnosis: the registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnoses or issues.
C. Outcomes Identification: the registered nurse identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation.
D. Planning: the registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
E. Implementation: the registered nurse implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery, employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
F. Evaluation: the registered nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
G. Quality of Practice: the registered nurse systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Essential Job Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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  Assumes responsibility for the efficient management of the Oncology Clinic/Treatment and/or facility patients as assigned. Acts as patient advocate in obtaining care with questioning of orders by medical and other professional staff when necessary.
  
  
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  Organizes activities during the patient's initial visit admission to the Oncology Clinic/inpatient care unit to ensure that all required assessments of patient are completed, along with patient education and are documented appropriately.
  
  
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  Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of clinical components of care required in the Oncology Clinic/care unit and of specialized equipment operation to provide for direct care and for supervision of others in safe and effective operation of this equipment in the Oncology setting with adaptation of the use of this equipment to patients in all age groups served by the Clinic.
  
  
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  Provides direct supervision of other personnel assigned to the Oncology Clinic to ensure appropriate delegation of responsibilities in collaboration with the Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager and/or Clinical Director.Communicates effectively with Medical Staff to facilitate coordination of patient care among all disciplines providing patient care services.
  
  
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  Ensures that nursing interventions are appropriately carried out with evaluation of patient responses and communicated to responsible practitioners as indicated and that all components of the nursing process are documented in accordance with standards of practice.
  
  
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  Performs patient assessments and reassessments on a regular basis in accordance with standards of care with documentation of these assessments as a basis for planning of each patient's care.
  Required Education and Experience
  Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  1 - 3 years related experience
  Required License/Certifications
  Current RN Licensure in the state of Texas
  BLS Certification
  Chemotherapy/Biotherapy (ONS) Certification obtained within 12 months of hire or date of transfer
  
  

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