RN-Chemo

Develops, implements, evaluates and revises plan of care based on physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs of the patient/family.
Must be competent in starting IV’s, educating patients and families on procedures and medications, monitoring of sedation level, body temperature, blood loss and transfusions, cardiac monitoring, and drawing of specimens.
Collaborates with staff, physicians, and other disciplines to provide quality care delivery.
Must have knowledge of ventilating patients and maintaining of airways.
Maintains clinical knowledge and skills competency to facilitate patient care in accordance with current standards of practice.
Provides for a safe and clean patient care environment.
Monitors environment and initiates intervention to provide safe patient care.
Must be a team player and assist with turning over treatment chairs.
Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems.
Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
Monitor and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
VALUES: i - Innovation "Forward thinking" "Exploring new possibilities" "Ambitious Goals" Looks out for new and innovative approaches that will improve efficiency.
Embraces and champions new ideas and encourages others to do likewise.
Recognizes and rewards people and teams who are creative and innovative.
This is in sharp contrast to those who tend to embrace the status quo, struggle with new approaches and discourage others when they are creative and innovative in the pursuit of increased efficiency or effectiveness.
C - Compassion "Friendly countenance" "Servant attitude" "Demonstrating genuine concern" Shows genuine sensitivity to the needs, feelings and capabilities of other people.
Deals with others in a pleasant manner.
Treats others with respect and consideration.
This is in contrast to those who are unpleasant and tend to alienate co-workers, or who seem insensitive to the needs of others and tend to demonstrate a lack of respect for others.
A - Accountability "Showing integrity" "Leading by example" "Ownership and accepting responsibility" Acts in ways that demonstrate personal integrity and serves as a positive example of why others should trust the motives of the organization.
Views himself or herself as a reflection of the organization by following through on commitments and accepting ownership of any mistakes he or she might make.
Leaves others with the clear impression that integrity is a core value at this organization.
This is in contrast to individuals who make commitments that go unmet, fail to acknowledge their role in disappointing events, or whose actions (or inaction) leave others with doubts about the level of trust that should be placed in the organization.
R - Respect "Considerate of cultural diversity" "Building trust" "All people are to be valued" Demonstrates a genuine interest in the thoughts, opinions, values and needs of co-workers and customers.
Avoids speaking, writing or doing other things that could be seen as disrespectful of people in their absence (or "behind their backs").
Recognizes and shows respect for the strengths and contributions of others.
This is in clear contrast to behaviors that leave people feeling that their thoughts, opinions, values and needs are of little interest.
E - Empowerment "Allowing others to reach their full potential: "Freedom to do what is right for our patients" "Attain and share knowledge to enrich others" Empowered in an intentional manner that allows the person to find their way, yet receiving help when needed.
Using good judgment related to the level of authority given and the amount of leeway extended.
This contrasts with leaders and individuals who focus more on the risks involved from the empowerment, instead of reaching the full potential of the organization.
ORGANIZATION EXPECTATIONS: Communication The process of sending and receiving messages with words, verbally, written or in sign language.
Customer Focus Identifying and responding to current and future patient and other customers’ needs; providing excellent service to internal and external patients and other customers.
Initiative Identifying and dealing with issues proactively and persistently; seizing opportunities that arise.
Self-Development Lifelong, voluntary, and self-motivated learning.
Teamwork Effectively work and complete assignments in group settings.
Works independently and cooperatively with others to achieve common goals.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Expert Hospital routines/procedures Expert Able to take direction Expert Anatomy/Physiology Expert Assessment/Diagnosis/Treatment plan development/Invasive procedures Expert Bedside manner Expert Clinical background/practical experience Expert Clinical care/education Expert Communication skills - oral/written/reading Expert Compliance - standards of behavior Expert Critical thinking Expert Customer service Expert Department policy/procedures Expert Infection control policies/procedures Senior Medications - actions/interactions/uses/side effects Senior Nursing care/patient preparation for surgery Expert Patient Flow - Assessment/Diagnosis/Treatment Expert Patients - Admitting/Discharging/Transferring Experience 1 Year of Clinical experience preferred Education Graduate of accredited School of Nursing.
Licensure/Certification- Current Registered Nurse Required Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Required If you are a current employee or have previously worked for Nor-Lea Hospital District, please contact the Human Resources Department at hrgroup@nlgh.
org for your correct username and password.