Oncology Unit Nurse

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Starting Pay Rate Range

$32.60 to $40.75

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

The opening is available for Full Time, Part Time, or PRN hours per week to accommodate employee needs.

As advocates for their patients, Registered Nurses ensure that the best quality care is delivered. This includes adherence to ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice and using the nursing process to deliver competent clinical care. The RN’s work is evaluated through ongoing assessments of patient outcomes and adherence to institutional standards.

• As professionals, registered nurses carry the obligation, responsibility, and authority for the progress of nursing practice. To achieve this, they must comply with the provisions of the Code of Ethics for Nurses (ANA, 2010):
• Nurses are expected to demonstrate compassion and respect towards every person, as they provide care, regardless of their social or economic standing, traits, or medical problems. Intrinsic worth and dignity must be preserved for all individuals.
• A nurse's chief duty is to care for the patient, whether it's an individual, family, group, or community.
• As an important member of the healthcare team, the nurse ensures the patients' health, security, and legal rights are preserved and promoted.
• In ensuring patient care is optimal, the nurse is responsible for assessing and delegating tasks within the scope of their nursing practice.
• The duty of a nurse entails preserving one's safety and integrity, augmenting one's skills, and pursuing personal and professional growth equally as they do for their patients.
• The nursing profession endeavors to create and maintain healthcare environments that meet professional standards and support the delivery of quality care through the participation of individual and collective action.
• The nurse's participation in practice, education, administration, and knowledge development is necessary for the advancement of the profession.
• The nurse works in conjunction with various healthcare providers and the public to facilitate community, national, and international attempts to meet health needs.
• The nursing profession, through its members and organizations, is accountable for defining nursing ethics, safeguarding the profession's reliability, setting its practice standards, and influencing societal decisions.

Several different working hour vacancies for a week might be available at Monument Health in a range of disciplines:

*Medical/Surgical Departments

Intermediate care can be a crucial component of a patient's recovery and rehabilitation, helping them to regain their strength and independence after a serious illness or injury

*Oncology

The Heart and Vascular Unit or the Cardiac ICU Stepdown is a dedicated unit that offers specialty care for patients with heart and blood vessel diseases

The Short-term Observation Ward employs monitoring technologies and healthcare professionals to provide the best possible medical attention

•Home Care

•Hospice Care

•Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapy

•Emergency Department

•Intensive Care Unit

•Pediatrics

•NICU

•Labor and Delivery

•Mother Baby

The range of benefits provided by Monument Health ensures that eligible employees are able to take care of themselves and their families, while growing their careers:

*Supportive work culture

*Guarantees for medical, vision and dental needs

*Retirement savings plans, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts can all play a critical role in managing expenses throughout an individual's life, from early adulthood through their retirement years

*Qualifying jobs can use immediate payment options

*A bank is designated for accumulating paid time off

*The company offers numerous possibilities for self-improvement and career development

*Tuition assistance/reimbursement

*Exceptional salary discrepancies on eligible job designations (supplementary compensation for working after hours, on weekends or during the night)

*Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions:

Implements the ANA Nursing Process (2010) to identify potential risks and take appropriate measures to prevent adverse events:

• Collects in-depth data related to the healthcare consumer’s health and the contributing factors to their healthcare needs and requirements.
• Careful assessment data analysis is critical in determining the correct diagnosis or identifying pertinent issues.
• For patients with chronic conditions, personalized care plans can help to better manage symptoms and improve overall quality of life by providing targeted treatments and interventions.
• Sketches a framework that suggests methods and options to reach anticipated results.
• Carries out the agreed-upon plan with diligence to promote the patient's development.
• Efficient management of multiple aspects of care delivery to achieve patient satisfaction is key to coordination of care.
• Health teaching and promotion make use of diverse tactics to enhance well-being, safety, and a healthy environment.
• Through consultation, the advanced practice registered nurse and nursing role specialist facilitate change, optimize the potential of others, and enhance the overall effectiveness of the plan.
• Measures the degree to which the intended outcomes have been attained.

Consistently upholds the ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2010) in advocating for patient rights and concerns:

• A deliberate methodology to enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
• Maintaining a current awareness of nursing trends and practices equips healthcare providers with the skills necessary to provide quality care
• Nurses should continuously evaluate their practice to ensure compliance with standards set by their profession and governing regulatory bodies
• Plays an active role in the learning and skill development of co-workers
• Works collaboratively with patients and their families to develop and execute patient-centered care plans
• Permeates ethical standards in all domains of professional activity
• It is crucial for professionals to prioritize the integration of research findings into their work and facilitate its adoption by others
• In the planning and delivery of nursing services, safety is paramount. Nurses should prioritize patient safety by identifying potential risks, implementing safety protocols, and minimizing errors. This requires a commitment to ongoing education and training to stay knowledgeable on the latest safety guidelines
• Providing guidance and mentorship in the professional setting and for the industry is significant
• Investing in eco-sustainable practices while constructing buildings and infrastructure can help create an environment that is safe and healthy for everyone
• Monument Health's commitment to teamwork and collaboration is also essential to our success, enabling us to work together to provide the most effective and efficient care possible.
• The legal scope of practice for Registered Professional Nurses in the employing state must be observed, and care must be provided with competence and in keeping with established standards, policies, laws, and accrediting or certifying organizations.
• Honors the Tenets of the Code of Ethics for Nurses (ANA 2010).

Utilizes cutting-edge technology and software to achieve optimal results in a timely manner:

• Patient care is supported and recorded by nurses in their role.
• Maintain a strong involvement with and commitment to the organization by utilizing a range of work-related applications, such as company email, employee engagement surveys, iLearn courses, and administrative policies and procedures.
• Consistently looks for opportunities to elevate the quality of patient care through creative and original problem-solving methods.
• Additional functions that may be required of you.

Additional Requirements

Required:

Education - Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing

Certifications - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing

Preferred:

Experience - 5+ years of Registered Nurse Experience

Education - Bachelors degree in Nursing

Physical Requirements:

To perform the duties effectively, the employee must be physically capable of exerting considerable force continually. Additionally, they must be prepared to work shift lengths varying between eight and twelve hours, including night shifts and occasional irregular hours.

Job Category

Nursing

Job Family

Acute Nursing

Department

RCH Oncology-Nursing10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.

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