RN - Hem/Onc/BMT - Days

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Registered Nurse
• •Hem/Onc/BMT
• •Days
• •Comprehensive nursing assessment/reassessment
• •Age-appropriate admission assessment or transfer assessment
• •Accurate and complete documentation of findings
• •Assessment of post-op/post-invasive procedure patients
• •Assessment and documentation of education and discharge needs of patient and family
• •Patient reassessment documenting pertinent observations
• •Establishment, coordination and evaluation of a plan of care
• •Identification of short and long term goals based on patient care needs
• •Formulation of nursing interventions to achieve desired patient outcome
• •Incorporation of disease specific evidenced based practice into nursing care plan
• •Provision and documentation of nursing interventions based on assessed patient needs
• •Collaboration with appropriate health team members for coordination of daily plan of care
• •Provision, coordination and communication of patient care including accurate Handoff Communication Reports
• •Administration and documentation of medications accurately according to policies and procedures
• •Monitoring, maintenance and documentation of accurate IV fluids and parenteral nutrition
• •Completion of referrals as indicated by assessment data
• •Requesting consultation for special needs, equipment, or information
• •Provision of patient/family education and discharge planning per documentation guidelines and protocol
• •Clarification of all physician orders as warranted
• •Acknowledgment and implementation of physician orders in an accurate and timely manner
• •Assistance with physician procedures/treatments or delegation to Care Partner
• •Documentation of 'Readback' for all telephone / verbal orders
• •Taking telephone / verbal orders only in emergency situations
• •Recognition of changes in patient's condition and taking appropriate nursing actions
• •Involvement of family/guardian when providing care and in decision-making
• •Recognition of risks for patient and taking appropriate action
• •Incorporation of Infection Control practices in daily care
• •Ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of care based on assessment data
• •Evaluation and documentation of effectiveness of patient/family education
• •Evaluation of plan of care and modification as indicated
• •Recognition of significant changes in patient's clinical parameters and reporting immediately
• •Identification of problems, gathering pertinent data, suggesting solutions, communicating using appropriate lines of authority, and working toward problem resolution
• •Reporting of variation from care/treatment following the occurrence reporting policy and procedures
• •Provision of specialized care to patients at high risk for injury
• •Initiation/evaluation of alternatives to restraint prior to application
• •Application of restraints consistent with the approved procedure
• •Monitoring and assessment of patient's response throughout the restraint period at appropriate intervals
• •Provision of specified patient care (toileting, skin care, hydration, feeding, etc.) on a timely basis
• •Provision of consultation for peers to determine alternatives to restraints and 1:1 observation
• •Documentation of restraint use and associated care thoroughly
• •Assessment of patient for presence of pain on admission and during assessments/reassessments
• •Incorporation of patient's cultural/spiritual beliefs regarding pain into pain management plan
• •Implementation of pain management techniques with focus on prevention rather than treatment
• •Inclusion of patient and/or family members in developing a pain management plan
• •Consideration of other methods of pain control when developing plan of care
• •Awareness of abuse recognition criteria and incorporation into assessments
• •Reporting of signs of possible abuse/neglect to the Administrative Director of Behavioral Health, physician, Risk Management and Social Work
• •Taking appropriate action to support patient safety when signs of abuse are noted
• •Adherence to all quality and performance standards, policies, procedures, protocols when implementing clinical and technical aspects of care
• •Participation in learning experiences that increase professional competence
• •Demonstration of appropriate technical and cognitive skills for area of practice
• •Maintenance of currency in all hospital/unit information, communication, policies and procedures
• •Attendance of staff meetings/reviews of minutes when absent
• •Participation in Committee(s), Shared Governance, Work Team(s) in a leadership and/or membership role
• •Review of Hospital/Nursing publications
• •Keeping up to date with policies and procedures
• •Participation in and/or keeping up to date with Shared Governance and Unit Based Practice Council activities
• •Contribution to requests for feedback
• •Demonstration of ability to change and adapt to changing work demands
• •Positive response to change
• •Provision of assistance and support to peers, co-workers and other team members
• •Adaptation positively to changes in unplanned work load and job demands
• •Orientation and/or precepting of new employees when required
• •Participation in and maintenance of a collaborative team approach toward work
• •Functioning as a resource person to co-workers, patients/families, medical staff and other members of the health care team
• •Effective assumption and delegation of care and other activities to the appropriate team member
• •Redirection of clinical staff when the medical plan of care is altered
• •Communication of the plan of care to be followed on each individual patient in a precise and professional manner
• •Responsibility for the supervision and teaching of students/new staff nurses
• •Practice of standard precautions and disposal of hazardous wastes per established guidelines
• •Maintenance of a safe, clean, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance to hospital standards
• •Maintenance of clutter free environment
• •Following of hand hygiene procedures
• •Utilization of Safe Patient Handling techniques and equipment
• •Keeping of personal conversations/background noise to a minimum
• •Adherence to dress code
• •Reporting of risk management concerns using eSRM
• •Assumption of responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements
• •Maintenance of current license and certifications
• •Maintenance of up to date BLS and HI
• •Annual TB Screening and Influenza vaccination
• •Annual Ethics Training (Initial Ethics, if new employee)
• •Annual Safety Training
• •Required Information Security course
• •Required Abuse & Neglect course
• •Annual Blood Borne Pathogens training (if required)
• •Coursework as assigned for .edu
• •Annual competency
• •Age/Population specific competency (if applicable)
• •Orientation competency (if new hire)
• •Service Specific
• •Service excellence to customers of Saint Louis University Hospital
• •Delivery of timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner
• •Demonstration of care and courtesy
• •Provision of prompt, respectful, courteous service
• •Meeting of physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families
• •Working with other members of the health care team to see that call lights are answered promptly
• •Apology for mix-up and delay
• •Effective communication and maintenance of confidentiality
• •Listening to staff/patient/family concerns and addressing needs
• •Explanation of procedures and all education in a manner that staff/patient/family understand
• •Allowing time for questions
• •Demonstration of competence and collaboration
• •Provision of accurate handoff reports
• •Provision of quality care in accordance to standards
• •Sharing of knowledge with other departments to facilitate work flow and continuity
• •Provision of cost effective services
• •Use of resources wisely
• •Recommendation of changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste
• •Ensuring that customer satisfaction is maintained through the use of the 'Principles and Commitments' of the hospital AIDET and 'One Mission, One Spirit'
• •Incorporation of Performance Improvement and Evidenced Based Practice into individual professional practice
• •Assistance in developing and implementing nursing unit goals
• •Remaining current with evidenced based practice initiatives
• •Identification of opportunities for improvement, participation in data collection when requested, suggestion of solutions, communication using appropriate lines of authority and working toward problem resolution
• •Participation in the performance/process improvement process
• •Assistance in developing unit based Performance Improvement and action plans
• •Leading of a performance improvement team when requested
• •Contribution to data collection
• •Participation in evaluation of Performance Improvement results
• •Participation in nursing research activities
• •Participation in Departmental and Hospital Performance Improvement activities when warranted
• •Participation in occurrence reviews
• •Contribution to the maintenance/improvement of all nursing quality indicators
• •Demonstration of knowledge and skills of normal growth & development necessary to provide services to the age of the patient served by the department
• •Demonstration of ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs
• •Utilization of communication skills necessary to interpret age specific data