Registered Nurse Surgical Oncology PCU FT Nights

AECOM; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse in Dallas, Texas who is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients. The role includes carrying out assessments, patient education, and maintaining communication with the healthcare team. Candidates should hold current nursing licensure, CPR certifications, and have the ability to promote exceptional patient experiences.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Debt-free Education

Nursing Clinical Ladder Program

Qualifications

• Current valid State of Florida or multistate license as a Registered Nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification and Advanced Life Support Certifications as required.
• Graduate of a nursing school.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise total nursing care responsibilities to identified age specific groups.
• Utilize the nursing process for achieving departmental goals.
• Participate in outstanding customer service.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Patient Care

Effective Communication

Education

Graduate of a school of nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

**All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:**

+ Benefits from Day One

+ Paid Days Off from Day One

+ Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

+ Nursing Clinical Ladder Program

**Our promise to you:**

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better.

**Schedule:** Full-Time

**Shift:** Nights 7pm-7am (every other weekend required)

**Location:** 400 Celebration Place Celebration, FL 34747

**The community you’ll be caring for:**

**Unit Highlights:**

+ The C4W Surgical Oncology PCU at AdventHealth Celebration Health is a 40 PCU unit with all Private Rooms serving patients with various diagnoses.

+ Oncology/Hematology diagnoses are the primary group of patients we serve. In addition, it specializes in surgical oncology which includes patients requiring surgical interventions related to head and neck cancers, gynecological cancers, and breast cancers.

+ Our team strives to provide the optimal patient experience and healthy work environment for the staff. The fast-paced environment offers opportunities to provide compassionate care, grow clinical skills using evidence-based practice, and participate in research and decision making through our Nurse Practice Council.

Patient Ratio 1:4-5, 40 beds surgical oncology PCU. 2 main population oncology, chemo administrated at times not often. Also deal with end of life, cancer diagnosis. 2-part patient population: Head and neck surgeries (Neck and above) remove thyroids, tongue cancers, tumors in face, eyes, etc. They sometimes get malignant tumors in head and neck. Will scan and determine how tumor will be removed. Hours and hours of surgery with flap over area and blood supply. Patients are disfigured.

**The role you’ll contribute:**

The Registered Professional Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities to identified age specific groups. Utilizes the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating) in achieving the goals of the nursing department. Adheres to the AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

**The value you’ll bring to the team:**

+ NURSING PROCESS: Completes timely assessments per Practice Guidelines including physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and life-style factors, including signs of abuse or neglect. Makes appropriate decisions and interventions and nursing diagnosis according to patients actual or potential health conditions or needs. (American Nurses Association [ANA], 2012)

+ NURSING PROCESS: Based on the assessment and diagnosis, sets measurable and achievable short and long-range goals for the patient (ANA, 2012), assisting in the development and implementation of an individualized plan of care. Prioritizes and completes follow up assessments, evaluates and modifies plan of care as needed. Nursing practice reflects mutual goal setting and whole person care including meeting the needs of the mind, body and spirit. (King, 1995)

+ NURSING KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrates the ability to assess and interpret diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition, including, but not limited to lab results, non-invasive monitoring data and interdisciplinary team notes. Nursing practice reflects the application of knowledge and skills pertaining to all diagnoses, procedures, medications, complications, and equipment associated with unit patient population.

+ PATIENT SAFETY: Nursing practice reflects the application of knowledge, skill and adherence to all pertinent regulatory standards. Follows strict infection prevention precautions. Adheres to policy and procedure regarding all aspects of medication safety. Practice reflects importance of patient teaching and takes advantage of opportunities, both planned and unplanned, to carry it out in accordance with plan of care.

+ COMMUNICATION: Promotes an exceptional patient experience by abiding to compassion and image standards and fostering excellent nurse-patient relationships through effective/therapeutic communication with the patient, family, and visitors, including but not limited to and as applicable, hourly rounding. Exhibits ability to utilize appropriate techniques, verbiage, and resources in all interactions with the patient to their level of understanding. Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team by completing thorough hand off communication in all situations. Follows chain of command when appropriate.

**The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:**

**Minimum qualifications** :

+ Graduate of a school of nursing

+ Current valid State of Florida or multistate license as a Registered Nurse

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

+ Advanced Life Support Certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP) per specialty/unit requirements

+ EKG

**Preferred qualifications:**

+ Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

+ Professional Certification

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

**Category:** Nursing

**Organization:** AdventHealth Celebration

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Shift:** 3 - Night

**Req ID:** 25021162

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.