Nurse Supervisor RN Specialty - Cancer Center, Full Time
On-siteSpringfield, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the nursing staff, directing patient care functions including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Assist physicians in patient treatment and complete related clinical paperwork while applying professional nursing standards. Interpret and adapt guidelines, communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff, and perform assigned medical treatments and procedures. Maintain a caring, professional approach consistent with Mercy's philosophy of respect for human life and dignity. Requires a current state RN license, two years of nursing experience, and CPR certification. Full-time position involving prolonged standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and basic computer skills for clinical data entry.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Knowledge of the principles and skills needed for nursing, care, examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures
- Knowledge of medications and their effects, patient education, principles to develop a self-care program, instruments and common safety practices
- Current, valid state Registered Nurse license
- Two years nursing experience
- CPR certification
- Skill in assisting and performing a variety of medical treatments and procedures
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
- Must be able to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and policies
- Must be able to communicate clearly and establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff and the public
- Basic computer terminal and keyboard skills, or the ability to learn these skills, in order to access information and enter clinical data
- Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis
- Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift
- Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties
Desired Qualifications
- Supervisory experience
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