IHR Staff Nurse Oncology ; Non Benefited

Position: IHR Staff Nurse Oncology Days (As Needed Non Benefited)

The salary range for this position is $48.00 - $48.00 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located .org/benefits to learn more.

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Description

The IHR Staff Nurse Oncology reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The IHR Staff Nurse Oncology will work in a multidisciplinary environment which will require exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, clinical and administrative units. This position will utilize nursing skills to perform patient assessments via phone or in person and implement nursing interventions; as such the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity is required when resolving patient care issues.

The Nurse Clinician is also responsible for initiating & organizing patient education for the population this unit serves.
Responsibilities
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment:
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Report deficiencies to supervisor immediately.
• Assist in rectifying deficiencies as requested.
• Assume responsibility for and supervision of the appropriate care of medical equipment.
• Provide pre-attending care for patients:
• For each patient, perform a comprehensive assessment of the chief complaint and patient needs utilizing the nursing process.
• Based on findings, seek solutions, and offer opinions to physicians and other health care providers.
• Document all nursing assessments in the patient’s medical record.
• Ensure that all documentation is clear, complete, and legible.
• Always maintain patient confidentiality.
• Understand and uphold the protocols and procedures for release of patient/medical information.
• Perform routine nursing duties and demonstrate clinical competency:
• Independently perform routine nursing duties including phlebotomy, medication administration, measurement of vital signs, preparation of lab specimens, etc.
• Demonstrate clinical competency when performing complex specialty-related procedures, including…