Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology
PRN Tier I (Minimum 1 shift/pay period, 1 weekend shift/month based on staffing needs, 1 holiday/year)
Position Summary: Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, aswell as other medical care treatment.Documents patient care given.Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.Detects change in patient status, reports to appropriate health care team member and utilizes resources as dictatedby the acuity. Assigns priorities to the patient’s problems with highest priority given to problems that are most urgentand critical.Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, andambulation.Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referraland spiritual/psychosocial support needs.Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture,condition, and circumstances.Insures completion of requests for diagnostic work and support services.Counts narcotics according to policy and procedure.Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Director.Who We Are:People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Licensed for 220 beds, SOVAH Health – Martinsville, is a full service, acute-care hospital providing over 22 medical specialties. Among the services we offer are a home health & hospice agency, advanced wound healing center, cardiac rehabilitation center, two cardiac catheterization labs, and medical & radiation oncology services.Where We Are:In Martinsville, you can explore culture and arts, enjoy kayaking or hiking and so much more in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From the river to the racetrack, we offer plenty of activities to guarantee that you and your family have a fun filledand safe place to live!
Why Choose Us:Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employeesCompetitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employeesEmployee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistanceTuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicantsProfessional development and Growth opportunitiesAnd much moreQualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Virginia State Board of Nursing or a Compact State.AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required.Oncology Nursing Certification preferred.One year Oncology Nursing experienced preferred.Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able towork in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Verbal ability to present information and ideas related to nursing theory and practice. Ability to accept responsibilityand accountability to prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care provided on assigned units as required withleadership qualities. Requires the cognitive ability and practical ability to provide nursing care appropriate to thepatient population assigned, considering patient age, growth and development, and diagnosis with fullimplementation of the nursing process to include Assessment/Reassessment, Nursing Diagnosis, Planning,Implementation, and Evaluation.
EEOC Statement:
SOVAH Health - Martinsville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.