Registered Nurse HemOnc Days

Rhode Island Hospital seeks a Registered Nurse for the Hematology/Oncology unit on the day shift. In this role, you will provide direct patient care to hematology and oncology patients under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, implementing nursing care using the nursing process and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies. You will plan care with consideration of the aging process, developmental stages, and cultural patterns throughout the patient's lifespan, from admission through discharge.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to assigned patients
• Delegate, supervise, and participate in safe nursing care activities provided by ancillary personnel
• Evaluate the effectiveness of patient care and identify opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate with the healthcare team, patients, families, and community services regarding patient care outcomes and discharge planning
• Assess patient and family needs and provide appropriate teaching
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement and research activities
• Utilize available resources to provide quality, cost-effective patient care
• Meet and maintain clinical competencies as measured by predetermined credentialing standards, mandatory and safety education, and completion of Basic Life Support and ACLS/PALS certifications as appropriate
• Serve as a role model and preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel
• Assume charge nurse responsibility for the patient care unit as delegated

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Rhode Island or licensure in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the lifespan, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns
• Visual and aural ability to monitor patient status
• Physical ability to assist in lifting and positioning patients
• Physical ability for extensive walking and standing; lifting, positioning, and pushing patients on stretchers

Preferred Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• ACLS/PALS certification as appropriate
• ONS Chemotherapy provider card required within 6 to 12 months of hire

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend and holiday
• Day shift

Compensation

• Pay range: $35.56 to $59.99 per hour

Work Environment

• Exposed to patient care environment
• No driving required
• Union position: United Nurses and Allied Professional