REGISTERED NURSE

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JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

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Job Summary:

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To assess, plan, implement the nursing care to meet the patients’ needs, by following the appropriate policy and procedures of the assigned department.

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Education:

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Position requires completion of a Diploma Nursing Program or an Associate Degree in Nursing (AA) or higher.

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Registration/Certification/Licensure:

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Unexpired state licensure from Maryland Board of Nursing or compact state board of nursing

• Registered Nurse Certification in specialty, preferred

• Successful completion of Chemotherapy/Biotherapy course required.

Maintain unit specific and hospital competencies in accordance with policy requirements.

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Experience:

• Position requires 2-3 years of clinical experience.

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Other Requirements:

• Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.

• Current ONS/ONCC Chemo/Bio Therapy Prefered Provides 1:1 care to Infusion in patient population when needed.

• Demonstrated proficiency of computer skills necessary to effectively complete position requirements to include Microsoft Office applications with an emphasis on Excel, Access, Word and Outlook.

• Maintain unit specific and hospital competencies in accordance to policy requirements

• Previous experience and demonstrated professionalism in effectively communicating with internal and external customers, both verbally and in writing, and in promoting a positive work atmosphere.

• Must have a current cancer specific certification by an accredited certification program or ongoing education by earning 12 cancer related continuing education nursing contact hours each year for a total of 36 CEU’s per accreditation cycle (3 years).

• Ability to work independently, prioritize concurrent projects, meet deadlines, follow through with deliverables, and produce quality work.

• Effectively communicates with all patient populations and staff by implementing organization-wide communication techniques as a daily practice.

• Effectively advocates for quality patient safety and satisfaction as a daily practice.