Oncology Med/Surg RN - Inpatient Care Leader

Terrebonne General Health System; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse for 3 North at Terrebonne General Health System provides skilled medical-surgical and oncology care, assessing patient conditions, implementing care plans, and delivering timely treatments in a busy, high-acuity ward.

You will educate patients and families, document care accurately, collaborate with physicians and the health team, and uphold infection control and safety standards to promote patient safety and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patient conditions; initiate and adjust care plans as needed.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient status with appropriate interventions.
• Administer medications and perform treatments in accordance with policy.
• Provide hygiene and comfort measures to support patient well-being.
• Educate patients and families; identify and address emotional and psychosocial needs.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with physicians and healthcare teams.
• Identify and manage patient risks, including falls and skin breakdown.
• Follow infection control and safety procedures, including proper body mechanics.
• Complete documentation, shift reports, and assigned tasks accurately and on time.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Documentation

Team communication

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse (Louisiana)

Job description

The Registered Nurse for 3 North at Terrebonne General Health System provides skilled medical-surgical and oncology care, assessing patient conditions, implementing care plans, and delivering timely treatments in a busy, high-acuity ward.

You will educate patients and families, document care accurately, collaborate with physicians and the health team, and uphold infection control and safety standards to promote patient safety and positive outcomes.