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Registered Nurse - Operating Room - PRN Days

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Waynesboro (VA)

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USD 52,000 - 156,000

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Waynesboro is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room on a PRN basis. The nursing role involves delivering direct patient care, managing treatment plans, and educating patients and families. The position requires a nursing degree and relevant certifications, emphasizing patient safety and quality care. Ideal candidates will demonstrate critical thinking, strong communication, and exceptional organizational skills within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse license required.
2 years experience required.
Hematology/oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct nursing care according to established protocols.
Administers prescribed IV medications and chemotherapy.
Educates patients and families regarding medications and procedures.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Care

Education Skills

Communication

Education

Diploma Program

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification

Basic Life Support Certification

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About

PRN

Day Shift

0700-1530

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

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

Required For All Jobs

Performs other related duties as identified.

WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.

WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Physical Demands

Standing - Frequently

Walking - Frequently

Sitting - Occasionally

Carrying/Lifting - Occasionally (50lbs)

Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (50lbs)

Kneeling/Crouching - Occasionally

Reaching - Occasionally

Talking - Frequently

Hearing - Frequently

Repetitive Motions - Occasionally

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally

Working Environment

Occupational Hazards - Occasionally

Bloodborne Pathogen - Exposure

Qualifications

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

Courses And Training

Chemotherapy/Biotheraphy Provider card certification, through the Oncology Nursing Society. Upon Hire Required

OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse). Upon Hire Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must have the ability to start peripheral IVs and perform central line dressing changes.

Waynesboro, Virginia

Languages

English

Seniority level

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet

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