Position Details
Full Time – 12 hour shifts – Nights – Weekends – 36 hours a week – Robert Packer Hospital – 5 Main unit
Department Details
5 Main is a 20‑bed acute care unit that specializes in the care of an oncology patient population, including medical oncology and surgical oncology.
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment. The RN is accountable for the delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence‑based, quality care to patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. Practice is in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice.
Education, License, & Certification(s)
- Registered Nurse in the State of Practice
- BSN in Nursing preferred
- Any previously agreed upon effective date for obtaining a Bachelor's degree in nursing between individuals and facilities remains in effect, including those who transition to their position from the NLRN Program.
- Any contract with specific time frames for obtaining a bachelor’s degree supersedes the above point and remains in effect.
- Specialty Certification preferred
- BLS certification required
- ACLS unit dependent
Experience
Must be a registered nurse currently licensed in the state of employment with at least one year of experience. A registered nurse may have less than one year of experience if they have been transitioned from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program. The RN must meet the individual nursing unit specifications regarding educational requirements during employment and maintain BLS certification.
Essential Functions
- Employ nursing professional practice: assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; develop and coordinate patient plans of care to optimize outcomes and transitions across the continuum; monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions as appropriate; perform and maintain essential competencies required for the specific area and population.
- Advocate effectively for ethical and holistic care, partnering in care planning to promote autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs of patients.
- Facilitate learning: foster a learning environment for patients, families, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Align practice with safety and quality: accountable for safety, identify and correct problems, integrate evidence and best practice into nursing care; use data and evidence to improve patient outcomes.
- Engage in professional development: pursue ongoing professional growth; practice at the top of license within legal parameters; promote a culture of inquiry and evidence-based practice.
- Lead in practice setting & community: demonstrate leadership as change agents, delegate and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, model professional behaviors, and participate in educational program planning and presentation.
- Understand that this description is not all-inclusive; other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Other Duties
- Proficiency in information technology, such as electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and related equipment.
- Work effectively with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.
- Use independent, critical judgment in all aspects of patient care delivery.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude.
- Effectively manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations.
Benefits Summary
- $25,000 sign‑on bonus*.
- Generous shift differentials.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Excellent benefits.
- Experiential PTO accrual.
- Competitive salary.
- Rewarding career.
- Magnet driven.
- Refinancing support with SoFi.
- *Exclusions apply.