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Carle Health - 602 West University Avenue , Carle Foundation Hospital

Travel Nurse RN - Oncology - $2,362 per week

Carle Health - 602 West University Avenue , Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois, us, 61803


Job Details

-The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.-Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.-Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.-Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.-Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.-Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.-Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.-Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and or correcting safety hazards and incidents.-Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.-Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.-Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.-Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.-Appropriately perform patient care duties such as: head-to-toe assessments, start IVs, insert NG tubes, dressing changes, administer medications, insert foley catheters.-Access Mediports and maintain port throughout the shift.-Must maintain documentation standards as evidenced by passed quarterly chart audits.-Assist with bone marrow aspirations at the bedside.-Provide emotional support to patients and their families.-Administer Chemotherapy/Biotherapy to patients not only on the Oncology unit but also throughout the hospital.Job Requirements

-Minimum one (1) year of relevant nursing experience.Unit Specific Information

-Department Specific Job Functions: see job description details for information on the specific responsibilities and duties on unitAdditional Details

-Preferred Skills & Experience: N/A