Registered Nurse, 2 East-Oncology

NEW HIRE SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE POSITION -$8K! # POSITION SUMMARY : Utilizing the nursing process, provideshigh quality direct and indirect patient care.

Coordinates patientcare by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.#Communicates, as appropriate, the patient clinical condition,responding quickly and accurately to changes in condition orresponse to treatment.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles ofgrowth and development over the life span and the skills necessaryto provide age appropriate care to the patient population served.

Promotes the profession of nursing and professional practicethrough collegial support and interactions. #EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION : Graduate of an accredited school ofNursing.

Current licensure in the state of Connecticut. Must havecertification in Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receivecertification within the new employee introductory orientationperiod and maintain clinical competency during employment with ECHNin this role.

COMPETENCIES : Able to communicate effectively inEnglish # both verbally and in writing. Possesses basic computerskills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES : Disclaimer : Jobdescriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be,exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts orworking conditions associated with the job.

They are intended tobe accurate reflections of the principal duties andresponsibilities of this position.# These responsibilities andcompetencies listed below may change from time to time.

Job-Specific Competency 1. Performs population specificcomprehensive assessments and re-assessments of the medical andsurgical patient condition and care needs including thepsychosocial, physical, educational and cultural aspects.

2.Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of development of theadult and geriatric population and the skills necessary to provideage-appropriate care to patients served.

Able to interpret dataabout the patient status in order to identify each patientage-specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.

3.Assess and reassess pain.# Utilizes appropriate pain managementtools and techniques.# Educates the patient and family regardingpain management.

Documentation reflects assessments, interventionsand evaluation of effectiveness. 4. Develops and revisesindividualized plans of care as indicated by assessment and patientresponse to treatment.

Evaluates overall plan daily foreffectiveness.# Involves the patient and family in the formulationof goals. 5. Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces thepotential for medication errors.

Demonstrates knowledge ofmedications and their correct administration based on age of thepatient and their clinical condition.

6. Performs all aspects ofpatient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety andpromotes positive patient outcomes.

7. Documents the nursingprocess and responses to care in a timely manner utilizing theappropriate tools. 8. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible,organized and function under stressful situations.

Utilizescritical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting anddelegation. 9. Formulates a teaching plan based upon identifiedlearning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family isincluded in teaching as appropriate.

10.# Demonstrates autonomouspractice, consistent with evidence-based standards.# Pursuespersonal and professional growth and development.

Serves as aprofessional role model and mentor. 11.# Provides an accurate andpertinent report of the patient condition for safe transfer ofcare.

12.# Demonstrates knowledge of antineoplastic therapy;physical and psychological effects, side effects, risks andbenefits.

13.# Demonstrates thorough knowledge of antineoplasticagents, method of administration, rate of delivery, drug propertiesand ability to handle agents safely.

14.# Ensures continuousmonitoring for patients on remote telemetry. 15.# Providesimmediate assessment and intervention as indicated / directed bystaff monitoring telemetry as related to monitorfindings.