RN - Medical Oncology Med-Surg - Nights (TMC)

Memorial Hermann Health System; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking an experienced RN to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in delivering high-quality patient care in Medical Oncology and Medical-Surgical units at the Texas Medical Center.

The role requires BSN or current enrollment, BLS, and oncology experience; nurses will care for leukemia, lymphoma, and other oncology patients, with telemetered monitoring and chemotherapy administration as part of the unit responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education: BSN preferred; graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current State of Texas license or compact license to practice professional nursing.
• Additional certifications may be required based on nursing unit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients, according to nursing skills inventory and patient needs.
• Coordinates planning for delivery of nursing care with an interdisciplinary team and administers clinical decisions.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to achieve positive outcomes based on data, research, and standards of care.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Telemetry monitoring

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate of accredited School of Professional Nursing

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in the delivery of patient care, utilizing the nursing process. Provides professional nursing care to patients, including conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. MHHS hires RNs based on years of experience groupings. (i.e. newly licensed RN [working under the supervision of RN clinical preceptor], less than 1 year, 1-3 years, 3 to 10 and 10+).

Job Description

Every other weekend required BSN or currently enrolled in an accredited BSN program because of Magnet status

• Previous MedSurg Oncology Unit experience preferred
• BLS required, ONS/ONCC preferred
• 3 years of Med-Surg experience preferred
• 1.5 years of Medical Oncology preferred
• Med-Oncology certified preferred

Unique care of leukemia, lymphoma, sickle cell, and general medicine patients are managed on Medical Oncology Unit. Common therapies on the floor include caring or oral and intravenous chemotherapy, as well as care of post intrathecal chemotherapy recipients. Chemotherapy desensitization, pain management strategies, and monitoring of telemetry patients are essential to the care provided. A great opportunity to work in a Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility for UTHealth Medical School and Magnet Recognized Hospital. We are seeking RN's with a passion for working with Oncology patients and excellent critical thinking ability to join our Medical Surgical Oncology Unit at the Texas Medical Center.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; Bachelors of Nursing preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing.
• Certified in Basic Life Support.
• Additional certifications may be required based on discipline and/or nursing unit requirements.
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: RN I <1 year RN II = 1-3 years RN III = 3-10 years RN IV = 10+ years.

Principal Accountabilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients, according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient/population served.
• Coordinates the planning for the delivery of nursing care with an interdisciplinary team and administers appropriate clinical decisions in the delivery of patient care.
• Collaborates with, directs, and may delegate to the healthcare team in the attainment of positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care.
• Coordinates treatment plans; develops/implements discharge and/or transfer plans.
• Participates in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement and desired client-centered outcomes.
• Considers the diverse needs of each patient through the entire continuum of care, providing and ensuring the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience.
• Adheres to all regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; may serve as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
• Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

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