About this opportunity
Luminis Health Inc lists this Staff Nurse - Oncology Unit opportunity in annapolis, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Objective
Contributes to the provision of high-quality, cost-effective healthcare as a provider of direct and indirect patient care and by effective of the health care team. Functions as a competent member of the health care team.
Clinical Decision Making/Judgment
Demonstrates clinical nursing knowledge and skill in the specialization of the unit.
Demonstrates the ability to apply the nursing process effectively in the care of culturally diverse patients and families. Demonstrates the ability to utilize all applicable laws, policies, standards, guidelines and evidence-based practice in the provision of patient/family care.
Organizes and reprioritizes patient care activities based on subtle and overt and/or environmental changes.
Consistently and thoroughly assesses patients to collect data and identify learning needs according to established standards and policies.
Utilizes a systematic, continuous and complete analysis of assessment data to develop individualized problem lists for assigned patients.
Develops and individualizes a plan of care for each patient in accordance with established standards, appropriate prioritization of problems/needs, and mutually agreed upon goals.
Efficiently implements the patient's plan of care in accordance with applicable standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
Demonstrates proficiency in medication administration, pain management and other unit or initiative specific skills.
Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of the plan(s) of care, making revisions and recommendations based on analysis of patient responses to interventions.
Nurse-Patient Family Relationships
Demonstrates the ability to assess the patients/familys learning needs, readiness to learn, learning style, and presence of barriers to learning.
Demonstrates the ability to develop, implement and evaluate teaching plans for patient populations in unit specialty in accordance with applicable standards.
Demonstrates the ability to apply knowledge of growth and development across the life span to the care of patients.
Provides direct patient care to patients and families in a culturally, developmentally and ethically appropriate manner.
Plans of care address the physical, psychosocial, spiritual and learning needs of the patient/family.
Clinical Scholarship
Participates in QI, CPI and risk management activities at the unit, department or organizational level.
Demonstrates the ability to effectively perform and improve all processes in order to achieve excellence with regard to Luminis Health's quality standards and benchmarks.
Supports the use of evidence based guidelines and organizational policies and procedures to promote safe patient care and a safe practice environment.
Clinical Leadership
Participates in unit shared governance according to departmental standards.
Participates in the education and orientation of new staff.
Delegates patient care activities as appropriate; evaluates delegated activities for expected patient care outcomes.
Employs real time computer documentation when completing patient record.
Educational/Experience Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Adherence to the credentialing requirements of Luminis Health as stated in the nursing bylaws.
Where applicable, completion of a BSN is required within 5 years of date of hire
Required License/Certifications
Current licensure as a registered nurse by the Maryland Board of Nursing
BLS - American Heart Association Health Provider
If serving as a bilingual/multilingual interpreter, certification in Medical Interpretation is required to perform the duties of a qualified interpreter.
Additional Requirements by Department
PALS Requirement
The following departments require PALS:
Pediatrics Unit
Postanesthesia Care Unit
Endoscopy
Procedural Care Unit
Interventional Radiology
ACLS Requirement
The following departments require ACLS:
Heart and Vascular Unit
Neuro Care Unit
ICU/IMU
Interventional Radiology
Postanesthesia Care Unit
Progressive Care Unit
Resource Nurses
Emergency Department
Prep
Telemetry
Outpatient Infusion
Vascular Access Team
DRCC Bowie
Observation Unit
Endoscopy
Procedural Care Unit
Cardiac Cath Lab
Flex Nursing Unit
Operating Room (LHDCMC only)
Cardiac Cath Lab
Observation Unit
DCMC IP Mental Health
Edwards Pre-Op and PACU
New Grad and New to Specialty RN’s in ICU must get their ACLS within 6 months.
Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certification Requirement
Certification within 6 months of hire if experienced or within 1 year for new graduate nurse.
The following department(s) require a Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certification:
Oncology Unit
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Requirement
The following departments require NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation:
Mother and Baby Unit
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Labor and Delivery Unit
Women's Surgical Unit
BLS Requirement
The following departments require BLS:
Employee Health
Performance Improvement
Special Pathogens Unit
Neuro Care Unit
Pre-Anes Testing
Wound Care Center
Medical Staff Office
Nursing Administration
Nursing Graduate Program
Women's Surgical Unit
Joint and Spine Unit
4 Medical
IV Therapy
Nursing Quality and Research
HSCRC Nursing Grant
Flex Nursing Unit
ICU
Operating Room
Short Stay Unit
Postanesthesia Care Unit
Progressive Care Unit
4TH FLOOR
DCH 3 East Med Surg Telemetry
3 West Oncology
Emergency Room
Oncology Unit
ACE Unit
2 EAST OBS
Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands
There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.
Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Pay Range
$34 – $54 USD
Luminis Health Benefits Overview
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance Benefits
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Programs and more
*Benefit offerings based on employment status
The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.
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Worksite address
annapolis, MD, 21403, US
Who can apply
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