Nurse - Registered (RN) - NURSE: ORTHO

Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho/Oncology

Full Time: Nights

The Ortho/Oncology RN manages the nursing care of critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.  The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Utilizing the nursing process, provides care for patients with cancer.
• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs. 
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Cares for patients requiring long term pain management.
• Cares for patients receiving chemotherapy.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. 
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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