Registered Nurse Hematology/Oncology, PT Days

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN is responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards. The RN collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. The RN supports the organization’s vision and mission. The RN utilizes knowledge of patient’s developmental age and cultural diversity in the provision of patient and family-centered care. The RN contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

Minimum Position Requirements

Work Experience

• Full Time – None Required.
• Part Time, PRN, Contract, and Travelers – at least one year experience required.
• Float Pool, Transport, Nurse Imaging, and Multispecialty Center (regardless of work status) – at least one year experience.

License/Registration/Certification

Licensed as a Registered Nurse: in the State of Texas or Compact Licensure.

Certification by Unit

Departments

Upon Hire

Obtained within 6 months from Date of Hire

Obtained within 12 months from Date of Hire

Obtained within 18 months from Date of Hire

• For Float Pool, ACLS and PALS are required upon hire.

• * For Emergency Dept. RNs, in addition to above, NRP is required within 12 months and STABLE within 18 months

In addition to the above, all PRN, Contract, and Travelers must have certifications

(RN, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, & STABLE): at the start of assignment/employment and will follow the timeline as specified below:

Departments

Upon Hire

Obtained within 12 months from Date of Hire

Obtained within 18 months from Date of Hire

• For Emergency Department, NRP and STABLE are required within 12 months from date-of-hire.

Education and Training

Associate Degree in Nursing: required, bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Skills

• Possesses critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to utilize computers for documentation purposes.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.