RN Oncology Full Time Days

Baptist Health; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated nurse to provide exceptional patient care in both inpatient and virtual settings. This role involves assessing patient needs, developing tailored care plans, and advocating for patients and their families. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective care management while maintaining a compassionate and therapeutic environment. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to professional development, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing school with current RN license.
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in acute care.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs and develops individualized care plans.
• Documents patient care accurately and collaborates with the medical team.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Care Planning

Nursing Skills

Patient Advocacy

Communication

Team Collaboration

Evidence-Based Practice

Education

Graduate of Nursing School

BLS/Healthcare Provider Certification

Current RN License

Tools

TeleHealth Technology

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital

Administers patient care in an inpatient or observation setting where an acute care patient receives active treatment for an injury, episode of illness, medical condition, or post-intervention assessment.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

1. Assesses patient needs and develops/revises an individualized care plan based on patient needs and responses. Evaluates patient progress toward expected outcomes.
2. Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with team members and patients.
3. Acts as a patient and family advocate.
4. Provides age-appropriate care, demonstrating necessary knowledge and skills for the assigned unit/department.
5. Serves as preceptor, charge nurse, educator, or nurse clinician.
6. Collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team for effective care planning and management.
7. Supports hospital and nursing department goals by serving as a role model.
8. Demonstrates understanding of growth and development principles, assessing data reflective of the patient’s status, and interpreting information to meet age-specific needs.
9. Coordinates care and delegates tasks appropriately to team members.
10. Documents patient care accurately, including assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and safety measures.
11. Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and equipment use.
12. Prioritizes patient care based on Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care.
13. Identifies and resolves problems effectively.
14. Delegates tasks considering patient needs and team members' capabilities.
15. Communicates patient condition and unit concerns to team members.
16. Provides compassionate, therapeutic environment for patients and families.
17. Maintains awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
18. Collaborates with education and leadership to support new staff and students.
19. Maintains regular, punctual attendance per policies and standards.
20. Ensures compliance with all hospital policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

1. Contributes to team knowledge and quality improvement initiatives.
2. Participates in or leads committees focused on nursing practice and performance improvement.
3. Engages in peer review, mentoring, and coaching.
4. Uses supplies efficiently and maintains a clean, safe work environment.
5. Attends staff development, meetings, and committees.
6. Partners with leadership to identify professional development needs.
7. Responsible for ongoing professional development and education.
8. Performs additional duties as assigned.
9. Administers patient care in virtual hospital settings, utilizing TeleHealth technology for assessments and care planning, including virtual patient visits and collaboration with in-home staff.
10. Provides care within the Hospital Care at Home program, assessing needs, developing care plans, and collaborating with support staff. Must be capable of travel within designated regions, use virtual technology, and manage urgent patient needs autonomously.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Graduate of an approved nursing school.
• Meets competency requirements for Orlando Health and the specific unit/department.

Licensure/Certification

• Current Alabama RN license or valid multistate eNLC RN license.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC required for certain areas; NRP specifically for NICU.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for in-home visits.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience unless approved otherwise.
• At least 2 years of acute care nursing experience for Hospital Care at Home.