Description

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit.
Core Competencies
Adheres to infection prevention guidelines
Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care
Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status
Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care
Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals
Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals
Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process
Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession
Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model
Participates in organizational activities
Participates in Peer Review
Participates in professional development activities
Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner
Provides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles
Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient
Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needs
Utilizes resources in an economical manner
Utilizes safe administration of medications
Utilizes Safe Patient Handling
Department Specific Competencies
Ensures prevention and early detection of infection in patients at risk.
Prevents and alleviates constipation/impaction.
Assists the patient and family to understand the action and minimize side effects of antineoplastic agents. Follows Standard of Care for Chemo # NS13.
Prevents and alleviates vomiting.
Assesses infection control measures necessary in order to provide quality patient care by utilization of epidemiological methods. Assesses employee safety. patient, staff and community educational needs with regard to infection control.
Adheres to infection prevention guidelines
Assists the patient to understand information related to a specific disease process.
Provides the necessary information, advocacy and support to facilitate primary patient care by someone other than the healthcare professional
Dying Care - promotes physical comfort and psychological peace in the final phase of life (SERVICE/KNOWLEDGE/EXCELLENCE/COMMUNITY)
Emotional Support - Provides reassurance, acceptance and encouragement during times of stress.
Education
Degree	Program
BSN or MSN	Nursing
Additional Information
ONS chemo biotherapy certification required within one year of employment
License / Certification Requirements
Registered Nurse License
ACLS Certification from the American Heart Association
Compensation Range $40.58 - $51.83 / Hour