Registered Nurse, 2 East-Oncology
Company: ECHN
Location: Hartford
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: Utilizing the nursing process, provides high
quality direct and indirect patient #centered care.# Coordinates
patient care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary
team.# Communicates, as appropriate, the patient#s clinical
condition, responding quickly and accurately to changes in
condition or response to treatment.# Demonstrates knowledge of the
principles of growth and development over the life span and the
skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient
population served.# Promotes the profession of nursing and
professional practice through collegial support and interactions. #
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Graduate of an accredited school of
Nursing. Current licensure in the state of Connecticut. Must have
certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive
certification within the new employee introductory orientation
period and maintain clinical competency during employment with ECHN
in this role.## COMPETENCIES: Able to communicate effectively in
English # both verbally and in writing. Possesses basic computer
skills.# ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job
descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be,
exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or
working conditions associated with the job.# They are intended to
be accurate reflections of the principal duties and
responsibilities of this position.# These responsibilities and
competencies listed below may change from time to time. #
########### Job-Specific Competency 1.## Performs population
specific comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of the
medical and surgical patient#s condition and care needs including
the psychosocial, physical, educational and cultural aspects. 2.##
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of development of the
adult and geriatric population and the skills necessary to provide
age-appropriate care to patients served. Able to interpret data
about the patient status in order to identify each patient#s
age-specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
3.## Assess and reassess pain.# Utilizes appropriate pain
management tools and techniques.# Educates the patient and family
regarding pain management.# Documentation reflects assessments,
interventions and evaluation of effectiveness. 4.## Develops and
revises individualized plans of care as indicated by assessment and
patient response to treatment.## Evaluates overall plan daily for
effectiveness.# Involves the patient and family in the formulation
of goals. 5.## Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces
the potential for medication errors. Demonstrates knowledge of
medications and their correct administration based on age of the
patient and their clinical condition. 6.## Performs all aspects of
patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and
promotes positive patient outcomes. 7.## Documents the nursing
process and responses to care in a timely manner utilizing the
appropriate tools. 8.## Demonstrates an ability to be flexible,
organized and function under stressful situations.# Utilizes
critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and
delegation. 9.## Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified
learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is
included in teaching as appropriate. 10.# Demonstrates autonomous
practice, consistent with evidence-based standards.# Pursues
personal and professional growth and development.# Serves as a
professional role model and mentor. 11.# Provides an accurate and
pertinent report of the patient#s condition for safe transfer of
care. 12.# Demonstrates knowledge of antineoplastic therapy;
physical and psychological effects, side effects, risks and
benefits. 13.# Demonstrates thorough knowledge of antineoplastic
agents, method of administration, rate of delivery, drug properties
and ability to handle agents safely. 14.# Ensures continuous
monitoring for patients on remote telemetry. 15.# Provides
immediate assessment and intervention as indicated/directed by
staff monitoring telemetry as related to monitor findings.
Keywords: ECHN, Hartford , Registered Nurse, 2 East-Oncology, Healthcare , Hartford, Connecticut
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