Rn Sv Hot Springs Oncology Unit Prn Varies - St. Vincent Health System (Arkansas)
Description:
Job Summary
In accordance with our mission and core values, the registered nurse will perform care requiring specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills based on the application of the nursing process. The RN uses assessment skills to ensure multidisciplinary patient care and teamwork to meet established practice guidelines, unit specific policies, and regulatory standards.
Qualification:
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. (ADN, RN or MSN)
License/Certification:
• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license
• BCLS required
• ACLS required on telemetry units within 12 months of hire
Skills:
The RN must possess demonstrated knowledge, training and skills necessary and appropriate to the neonate, child, adolescent, adult and older adult. They must demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal effectively with multidisciplinary team members, patients, significant others, and physicians. Must possess effective decision making, assessment and critical thinking skills. Team leaders and charge nurses must be able to set priorities and effectively delegate/coordinate multidisciplinary care based on the needs of the patient, census, staffing and unit needs.
Physical Requirements:
The physical activities involve balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, and use of fingers and repetitive movements. An individual in this position may be required to carry or lift weight of up to 50 lbs. and push/pull 100-150 lbs. The sensory and communicative activities required for this position include feeling, hearing, seeing, smelling, and speaking. Individuals in this position could possibly be exposed to inside/outside environmental conditions, blood borne pathogens and body fluids, chemical hazards, respiratory hazards and radiological hazards.
