New Grad RN Nurse Residency - Oncology Stepdown - Nights

Job Summary

This position works at the direction of the Registered Nurse providing patient care and general duties in the organization.

Provides direct care for the patients as assigned, answers call lights, and performs courier and transporter functions. Collects data through a variety of means including observation and through the use of instrumentation.

Assists in the provision of care to patients of all age groups.

Essential Functions

20% Assists the Registered Nurse in the process of admitting, transferring and discharging of patients, including notifying appropriate individuals and departments.

Assists in the environmental orientation of patients, preparation of patient rooms, taking partial histories, and securing patient valuables and belongings.

• 20% Performs routine patient care tasks such as taking and recording vital signs, collecting specimens, and applying compresses and dressings.
• 15% Assists patients with mobility by performing active and passive range of motion, lifting, turning, repositioning and with ambulation.
• 10% Provides measures for patient comfort and hygiene.
• 10% Obtains, places, discontinues and removes patient equipment and supplies.
• 15% Monitors and observes patient status. Collects, records, and communicates data as per policy and procedure.
• 10% Performs courier and transportation services.

Minimum Education

2 Year / Associates Degree

Specialty Major : RN

Preferred Education

4 Year / Bachelors Degree

Specialty Major : BSN

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS(must be non-expired / active unless otherwise stated) :

Required : Obtain RN License within 90 days. If requirement not met due to board failure, must be obtained within 60 days of fail date.

Failure to obtain within the extended period will result in immediate removal from position. BLS certification through AHA.

Must obtain ACLS and chemotherapy competency within 1 year of hire.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Years and Type of Experience : Recent graduate of an approved nursing program.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required : Proper grammar and legible handwriting; effective communication skills, competency in clinical skills.

Hours / Schedule :

7p-7 : 30a with rotation. Weekends, holidays, and on call requirements per department policy. Must obtain ACLS and complete chemotherapy competency course within 1 year of hire.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with :

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w / AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more
• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status S cheduled Weekly Hours : 36 Work Shift : Nights (United States of America) Department : Oncology Unit - St.

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