RN Oncology Clinician - Oncology - NGOC Marietta Part Time
Wellstar Health Systems

Job Info

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Overview

The RN Oncology Clinician - Oncology - NGOC Marietta Part Time is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.

• Schedule:Full Time
• Shift: Day Shift
• Level: 6+ years of experience
  

Success Profile
Find out what it takes to succeed as a RN Oncology Clinician - Oncology - NGOC Marietta Part Time:

• Collaborative
• Time Efficient
• Organized
• Critical Thinker
• Attention to Detail
• Compassionate

Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions

• Your Pay
  A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay.
  
• Your Future
  Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future.
  
• Your Wellness
  Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!.
  
• Your Joy
  Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust.
  

Job Details

Facility: Wellstar Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers

The RN Oncology Infusion Therapy Clinician functions under the direction of the Manager Infusion Therapy or other designated leader. The RN Oncology Infusion Therapy Clinician demonstrates knowledge, competency, and clinical expertise in oncology infusion therapy including but not limited to hazardous drug therapies for treating malignant and nonmalignant conditions.

This RN will regularly administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, antineoplastics agents, hazardous drugs, and targeted therapies. RN will work in an outpatient infusion center though alternate settings could occur.

This individual is responsible for providing safe patient care with an understanding and awareness of age-appropriate and culturally aware needs. The RN Oncology Infusion Therapy Clinician addresses the patient/family biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and education needs and is responsible for delivery of patient care in complex situations. The RN Oncology Infusion Therapy Clinician serves as a clinical resource to nursing staff, operational leadership, and medical staff.

It is expected that all RNs are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implement the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the

voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.

Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
A. Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence-based practice, using analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes
B. Provides relationship-based patient-centered care that is consistent with population-specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc.) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity
C. Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate methods for setting and purpose (e.g., just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patient's goals the focus of the plan of care).
D. Practices using current clinical practice standards including but not limited to chemotherapy and targeted therapies for treating malignant and nonmalignant conditions.
E. Meets annual requirements for chemotherapy competence.

60%

Teamwork and Collaboration
A. Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc.); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment
B. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
C. Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system.

20%

Professional Development and Initiative
A. Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessments, required mandatory education, and population-specific education.
B. Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment
C. Cultivates oncology nursing knowledge and a commitment to providing the highest quality care by engaging in continuing education, earning or maintaining a specialty oncology certification or obtaining 12 continuing education credits annually.

10%

Evidence-Based Practice and Research
A. Promotes evidence-based practice, nursing research, and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision making process in evaluating patient care products.
B. Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association (i.e. Oncology Nursing Society) including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems' safety absolutes
C. Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions.

5%

Resources and Support
A. Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care.
B. Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc.).
C. Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources.

5%

Required for All Jobs

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Performs other duties as assigned

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Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Patient Care Options

X

Patient Care

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JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required Minimum Education (NEW)

Education Level

Field of Study

Required/
Preferred

And/Or

Required Minimum Experience

Experience

Experience Details

Required/
Preferred

Minimum 2 years

Nursing Practice in direct patient care.

Required

and

Minimum 2 years

Outpatient oncology nursing experience.

Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

KSAs

Proficiency

Ability to read, write and speak the English language.

High

Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required.

High

Inter- and intra-departmental coordination of patient care activities.

High

Delegation skills required as Georgia Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act allows and Wellstar policy defines.

High

Ability to multi-task essential.

High

Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential.

High

Strong detail orientation to patient care activities and nursing skills required.

High

Possess time management skills.

Medium

Computer skills required including typing, scanning, using mouse, and other attributes to computing and device use.

Medium

Personal time management skills required.

High

Demonstrates knowledge of and practices within parameters outlined in Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act.

High

Ability to be trained to handle Hazardous Drugs per USP< 800> guidelines.

High

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

Licenses/Certifications

Time Frame

Required/
Preferred

Reg Nurse (Single State)

Upon Hire

Required

and(

RN - Multi-state Compact

Upon Hire

Required

or)

Basic Life Support

Upon Hire

Required

and(

BLS - Instructor

Upon Hire

Required

or)

Oncology Cert Nurse

Upon Hire

Preferred

and

WellStar Oncology Nursing Readiness and Safety (ONRS)

within 90 Days

Required

and

Oncology Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Added Qualification from ONS/ONCC card

Upon Hire

Preferred

National certification in area of Oncology Specialty (OCN, CBCN, AOCNS, AOCNP)

within 2 years

Preferred

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Mission, Vision & Values
At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

Our Mission
To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

Our Vision
Deliver worldclass health care to every person, every time.

Our Values

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  We serve with compassion
  
  
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  We pursue excellence
  
  
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  We honor every voice
  
  

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