What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse- Hematology/Oncology- FT/N position at IU Health?
Overview
At University Hospital every team member is a caregiver. This care doesn't stop with our patients, it also extends to one another and our community through service projects, health initiatives and wellness education.
This unit specializes in Acute Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Sarcomas, and Intestinal Cancers. Nurses will gain experience with chemotherapy administration and ONS Certification. Nurses will be able to build strong relationship skills and compassion for end-of-life care. As a part of the Comprehensive Cancer Care designation, nurses continue to professionally grow and develop with continuing education each year in the area of oncology.
The Clinical Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of Indiana University Health, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of competent, evidence-based care along the care continuum, which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The clinical nurse participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve outcomes and enhance operational efficiency. The nurse adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.
- Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Requires current state of Indiana license as Registered Nurse.
- Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
- Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
- Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.