Registered Nurse - Oncology Infusion Outpatient Procedural - Days

Registered Nurse - Oncology Infusion Outpatient Procedural - DaysLocation: WellSpan Health, York, PASchedule: Full TimeScheduleFull Time (80 Hours Biweekly)4 - 10 hour shifts, Monday - Friday7am - 5:30pmGeneral SummaryProvides patient care and professional nursing services in pre-, intra- and postoperative areas, normally in an outpatient setting. Assists physicians during operative procedures and in providing care to patients. Instructs patients and their families in appropriate care.Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions:

Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients.

Writes initial nursing histories, assesses patients' conditions and develops individual care plans for patients.

Prepares the operating room for cases by setting up table, instruments and supplies according to type of case.

Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning. Monitors and restocks supplies.

Prepares patients preoperatively for surgical procedures.

Assists the surgical team during operative procedures.

Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.

Assists in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures and sponges.

Assists in patient care related activities such as starting IV solutions and inserting tubes.

Administers postoperative care by monitoring status and observing for postoperative complications.

Provides health care instruction/education to patient and family members.

Performs a variety of nursing administrative duties.

Prepares and maintains records of patient charges.

Variation of duties may result based on the assigned customer care unit(s). This may include differences in the specific clinical skills required of the RN. Unit based skill lists outline expectations beyond the house wide RN requirements. SYS-NURS-L Nursing Education Requirements Policy outlines current certification(s) required for specific areas of nursing practice and is considered to be part of the job description.

In addition to requirements specified in the license and certification section below, current BLS certification for all areas of nursing practice is required.Current certification may be required for the following areas of nursing practice:Emergency Care Center - ACLS, PALSIntensive Care Center & MSCC Lead - ACLS, PALSL&D - ACLS, NRP, - Experienced L&D nurses will obtain within 6 months and new L&D nurses will obtain at 1 year of experienceNICU - NRPPEDS - PALSPCC/PACU/ENDO - ACLS, PALSProcedural - ACLS

Common Expectations:

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).

Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.

Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.

Enters and/or retrieves data from established computer files using knowledge of various computer software applications.

Required for All Jobs:

Performs other related duties as identified.

WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.

WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.Physical Demands:

Standing - Frequently

Walking - Frequently

Sitting - Occasionally

Carrying/Lifting - Occasionally (50lbs)

Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (50lbs)

Kneeling/Crouching - Occasionally

Reaching - Occasionally

Talking - Frequently

Hearing - Frequently

Repetitive Motions - Occasionally

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally

Working Environment:

Occupational Hazards - Occasionally

Bloodborne Pathogen - Exposure

QualificationsMinimum Education:

Associates Degree Required

Work Experience:

1 year Medical/Surgical nursing experience. Required

Licenses:

Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or

Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required and

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire Required and

Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Apply NowYou’re unique and you belong here.At WellSpan Health, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equitably, regardless of their job classification. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please reach out to us via email atcareers@wellspan.org. We will evaluate requests for accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Please note that we will only respond to inquiries related to reasonable accommodation from this email address. Rest assured, all requests for assistance or accommodation are handled confidentially, allowing applicants to share their needs openly and honestly with us.WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.