Registered Nurse - Float - PRN

TieTalent; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider seeks a Registered Nurse - Float - PRN to join their team in Gettysburg. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to oncology patients and their families, including administering treatments and instructing on care plans. Candidates should possess critical thinking skills and be organized, as well as hold the necessary nursing qualifications.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse License required upon hire.
• Current BLS certification mandatory.
• 2 years experience as a Registered Nurse required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care and evaluates patient care needs.
• Administers IV medications and chemotherapy.
• Educates patients and families regarding treatment plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Symptom Management

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Education

Diploma Program or Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree Nursing (BSN)

Job description

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About

General Summary

Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care to persons with cancer and hematologic diagnoses and their families. Primary responsibilities include direct patient care, patient/family teaching, symptom management, counseling, and supportive role to assist the patients and their families in coping with and adjusting to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and hematologic diagnoses.

Responsibilities for Internal Candidates

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols

Assesses treatment plans and evaluates patient care needs

Carries out physician orders; orders lab tests, x-rays, etc., as per provider’s request. Notifies provider of any abnormal results

Prepares and administers prescribed IV medications and chemotherapy

Evaluates oncology patients and plans, implements, and documents nursing care

Assists physician(s) during examinations and procedures

Provides supportive care and administration of chemotherapy, blood components, fluid & electrolyte replacements, and other oncology treatments as prescribed

Ability to access and administer medication and/or chemotherapy for patients with implanted pumps and/or caths

Orders lab tests, x-rays, etc. as required per provider’s orders; notify provider of abnormal results

Instructs and educates patients and families regarding medications, diet, procedures, etc

Assesses and coordinates patient’s treatment plan needs with members of the healthcare team (i.e. Social Workers)

Changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors vital signs

Variation of duties may result based on the assigned customer care unit(s). This may include differences in the specific clinical skills required of the RN. Unit based skill lists outline expectations beyond the house wide RN requirements. SYS-NURS-L Nursing Education Requirements Policy outlines current certification(s) required for specific areas of nursing practice and is considered to be part of the job description.

In addition to requirements specified in the license and certification section below, current BLS certification for all areas of nursing practice is required.Current certification may be required for the following areas of nursing practice:Emergency Care Center – ACLS, PALSIntensive Care Center & MSCC Lead – ACLS, PALSL&D – ACLS, NRP, - Experienced L&D nurses will obtain within 6 months and new L&D nurses will obtain at 1 year of experienceNICU – NRPPEDS – PALSPCC/PACU/ENDO – ACLS, PALSProcedural – ACLS

Common Expectations

Possess knowledge on the effects of chemotherapy

Ability to access ports, start peripheral IVs, and perform central line dressing changes.

Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within an oncology patient care setting

Thinks critically; utilizes sound judgment; promptly reports potential patient safety risks to provider and/or manager

Demonstrates good organizational skills in the preparation of daily work schedules and the assignment of duties and responsibilities

Ability to effectively work with and through physicians, subordinates, customers, and other personnel in a cooperative, collaborative manner in order to improve patient care outcomes

Ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple tasks

Ability to work in a fast paced, patient care environment

Demonstrates ability to promote quality improvement through development and maintenance of standards

Ability to maintain professional conduct in all work-related and/or emergent situations

Experience working with computer systems

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital

Celebrating over 100 years of community care, WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital is a nationally recognized acute care community hospital, serving more than 100,000 residents from the greater Adams County and northern Maryland area. The hospital offers services that include neurosciences, orthopedics, oncology and infusion, OB/GYN and interventional heart and vascular care. Our patients can receive a full range of heart services close to home— from preventative care and diagnostics to medical and interventional treatments, to cardiac rehabilitation. The specialists of WellSpan Cardiology perform procedures at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital’s newly renovated catheterization lab, equipped with the latest technology and equipment.

Minimum Education

Diploma Program Required or

Associates Degree Required

Work Experience

Bachelors Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred

2 years Working as a Registered Nurse. Required

Licenses

2 years Hematology/oncology experience. Preferred

Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or

Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required and

Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

• Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Full-time

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  Health Care Provider

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