GRADUATE NURSE ASSOCIATE

3 weeks ago


Karns TN USA, United States Covenant Health Inc. Full time
Overview

Graduate Nurse Associate, Oncology

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift

At Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, leading cancer specialists use the most advanced technologies to achieve breakthrough successes in treating many types of cancer. We work very closely with Thompson Cancer survival Center and Tennessee Cancer specialists and specialize in the treatment of the oncology patient including those who are receiving inpatient chemotherapy and other hematology disorders, blood transfusions or end of life care.

The Oncology Unit (8 North) at Fort Sanders is a 34 bed unit providing care for medical surgical patients with a specialization in Oncology. As an RN on our unit, you will perform a variety of tasks. You will be caring for patients who are undergoing chemotherapy treatment, post-surgical care and so much more. Skillset is broad with IV and Port accessing, phlebotomy, NG tubes, PEG tubes, pleurex drains and wound care.

Our staff consists of RNs, LPNs, CNA/PCAs, and HUCs who work together to provide exceptional patient care. We have a supportive environment and orientation tailored to your needs.

As an organization, we want to grow our employees by promoting a culture of excellence and professionalism. We provide classes on site to become an Oncology Certified Nurse.

If you are passionate about caring for oncology patients and sharpening your medical surgical skills, apply today

Position Summary:

This position is designed to facilitate the transition upcoming graduates of an accredited nursing program into the work force. Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and supportive services under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN).

If you have any questions, please contact Recruiter: Lacey Spoon ||Lspoon2@covhlth.com|| 865-374-5404

Responsibilities

+ Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills (appropriate delegation grid competency checklist) to include appropriate delivery of care according to age-specific needs of the population served.

+ Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight, height and intake-output measurements. Documents oxygen saturation if patient is connected to continuous pulse oximetry.

+ Employs all established infection control policies including standard precautions, transmission-based isolation precautions, OSHA standards, safety measures and proper body mechanic in performance of job.

+ Completes designated patient care activities and provides for patient comfort and privacy.

+ Identifies and assists patients that need assistance with nutrition and/or hydration.

+ If trained and competency demonstrated, empties drains, canisters, urine bags, bedpans and emesis basins and records intake and output.

+ Helps to maintain clean and orderly patient and work environment.

+ Assists RN in obtaining a thorough nursing history on assigned patients.

+ Demonstrates effective therapeutic communication skills.

+ Documents/maintains patient record as appropriate. Basic charting, admission history, basic observations under guidance of RN.

+ Obtains RN signature on all entries.

+ Completes assigned tasks with minimal supervision, but seeks guidance when uncertain how to perform procedure.

+ Communicates suggestions and/or complaints through appropriate channels. Displays cooperation, flexibility and positive behavior to patients and other staff members.

+ Demonstrates ability to effectively perform under stress.

+ Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.Observes and reports significant changes in patient condition to RN.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:Must have graduated from an accredited registered nursing education program. Must have applied and fulfilled all other requirements for licensure as a nurse, and be approved by the State of Tennessee to sit for Nursing Boards within 30 days of graduation.

Minimum Experience:None required but able to perform as nursing assistant; previous hospital experience preferred. Must be able to operate computer and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Licensure Requirement:CPR required.

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Job Title Graduate Nurse Associate

ID 3484221

Facility Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

Department Name ONCOLOGY

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