RN - Cancer Treatment Center
- Seattle, WA
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Collects pertinent assessment data that includes present condition, past history, physical, spiritual and psychosocial information utilizing input from patient, significant other, and/or healthcare team members as applicable. Interprets data to identify the patient’s needs and potential problems.
- Develops, reviews, and revises an individualized care plan within the time frame identified in documentation standards. Establishes expected outcomes that are measurable and achievable.
- Evaluates patient’s response to care and initiates independent and/or collaborative changes where appropriate. Documents changes in condition and response to interventions.
- Utilizes nursing process to incorporate teaching into delivery of patient care. Documents teaching and learning.
- Maintains annual clinical and institutional competencies.
- Delivers patient care based on pathophysiology and nursing principles. Performs technical skills with accuracy and efficiency. Establishes and adjusts priorities based on patient acuity and changing clinical situations.
- Recognizes the patient’s age as a relevant factor and applies appropriate decision making skills in the assessment, treatment, and care provided to the patient.
- Communicates effectively with patient, families, physicians and coworkers. Is a patient advocate. Utilizes resources effectively.
- Documents complete and accurate information on all appropriate chart forms and computer applications in a timely manner. Assures appropriate billing of services provided.
- Delegates, effectively utilizing the skill level of the department members, respecting and supporting their input.
- Provides nursing care to patients receiving assessment, treatment, and supportive care for cancer utilizing the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Provides nursing care to patients receiving hydration, infusions, and supportive therapies assessment, treatment, supportive care, and procedures utilizing the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Provides and documents patient and family education recognizing the relevance of the patient’s age, growth, and developmental stage. Participates in the education of professional colleagues.
- Participates in department quality improvement activities.
- Demonstrates support for the Swedish Cancer Institute mission, vision, values, and goals.
- Participates in continuing education of self and other staff members.
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
- Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
- Upon hire: Washington Registered Nurse License.
- Within 90 days of hire Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration
- 1 year Nursing experience.