Registered Nurse - Oncology
DescriptionJob DescriptionHOW WE CARE FOR YOU:At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.Tuition AssistanceAdvancement OpportunitiesPaid Time Off, Paid Sick Time & HolidaysDay-1 Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement)Employee Referral ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramSame Day Pay through Daily PaySUMMARY:As a Registered Nurse (RN), you're the engine and the heart of patient care at Rochester Regional Health. You make a positive difference every single day in the lives of our patients, their family members and visitors - going above and beyond to meet their needs with courtesy, kindness, respect and compassion.Oncology Unit - 4400 4400 is an 18 bed, Oncology/Palliative Care unit. The unit cares for oncology, palliative care, and hospice patients. The nurses are required to become chemotherapy certified through ONS (a nationally recognized certification). RRH reimburses or pays for this certification for our team members. Staff are also trained to use and care for patients on CADD pumps, used for patients who require high doses and increased frequencies of pain medication. These are seen for a variety of reasons but are commonly seen with sickle cell and comfort care patients. 4400 has achieved the AACN GOLD Beacon award for excellence. 4400 is also a DNV Palliative Care Certified unit.The nursing staff specialize in compassionate patient-centered care with a focus on quality-of-life interventions. 4400 is accredited by the American Board of Surgeons, giving nurses many opportunities to make a difference by offering physical & psycho-social care for patients & their families. Nursing staff are responsible for assessing patients, passing medications, and following provider orders for patient specific tasks. We provide multidisciplinary support with daily care team rounding and geographically assigned teams.STATUS: Full TimeLOCATION: Unity HospitalDEPARTMENT: OncologySCHEDULE: Days/Evenings 7a-7p or Evenings/Nights 7p-7a; Every other weekend & holiday.ATTRIBUTES:Compassionate, warm and patient focusedCritical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervisionExceptional documentation skills and professional behaviorAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentRESPONSIBILITIES:Patient Care & Service. Promote and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; performing various treatment procedures; providing physical, educational and emotional support to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team membersPlanning & Communication. Develop and document individualized care plans customized for each patient's unique needs, with support from the interdisciplinary health team as needed; maintain effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment plans and progressElectronic Health Record (EHR) Management. Demonstrate proficient use of an EHR - including accurate patient and provider documentation and communicationCompliance. Adhere to required department and system protocols, regulations (local, state, federal) and education requirementsEDUCATION: AS: Nursing (Required)PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)PAY RANGE: $35.75 - $48.00The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/VeteranMinimum Salary: 35.75
Maximum Salary: 48.00
Salary Unit: Hourly