Full time/72 hours per pay period
Nights 7pm-7am
Every 3rd weekend
7 South is a 32-bed oncology telemetry unit that specializes in the care of patients 18 years and older with medical oncology needs. They specialize in providing care to patient with palliative care and end of life care needs, and the administration of chemotherapy.
General Summary
Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care to persons with cancer and hematologic diagnoses and their families. Primary responsibilities include direct patient care, patient/family teaching, symptom management, counseling, and supportive role to assist the patients and their families in coping with and adjusting to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and hematologic diagnoses.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Common Expectations:
Possess knowledge on the effects of chemotherapyAbility to access ports, start peripheral IVs, and perform central line dressing changes.Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within an oncology patient care settingThinks critically; utilizes sound judgment; promptly reports potential patient safety risks to provider and/or managerDemonstrates good organizational skills in the preparation of daily work schedules and the assignment of duties and responsibilitiesAbility to effectively work with and through physicians, subordinates, customers, and other personnel in a cooperative, collaborative manner in order to improve patient care outcomesAbility to efficiently and effectively manage multiple tasksAbility to work in a fast paced, patient care environmentDemonstrates ability to promote quality improvement through development and maintenance of standardsAbility to maintain professional conduct in all work-related and/or emergent situationsExperience working with computer systemsRequired 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 - FrequentlyWalking - FrequentlySitting - OccasionallyCarrying/Lifting - Occasionally (50lbs)Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (50lbs)Kneeling/Crouching - OccasionallyReaching - OccasionallyTalking - FrequentlyHearing - FrequentlyRepetitive Motions - OccasionallyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination - OccasionallyWorking Environment:
Occupational Hazards - OccasionallyBloodborne Pathogen - ExposureQualifications
Minimum Education:
Work Experience:
2 years Working as a Registered Nurse. Required2 years Hematology/oncology experience. PreferredLicenses:
Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required orRegistered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required andBasic Life Support Upon Hire RequiredCourses and Training:
Chemotherapy/Biotheraphy Provider card certification, through the Oncology Nursing Society. Upon Hire RequiredOCN (Oncology Certified Nurse). Upon Hire PreferredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must have the ability to start peripheral IVs and perform central line dressing changes. You’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 at . 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.