RN Clinic-Hematology Oncology Clinic-Methodist
RN Clinic-Hematology Oncology Clinic-Methodist
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Overview
RN Clinic Hematology Oncology Clinic Methodist
UnityPoint Health Des Moines
Shift: FullTime Days MondayFriday 40 hours/week
Benefits Eligible
Successfully functions as a Registered Nurse as defined in Iowa Nursing Regulations and Practice Act. Provides nursing care for patients and families and maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses Philosophy of Nursing at Iowa Health Des Moines within the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers. Successful performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services quality patient/family care and a high level of satisfaction from patients and families.
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
- With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
- Answers questions and provides teaching as appropriate to scope and licensure or as directed by provider to patients and family members regarding health maintenance and medical illnesses
- Documents appropriate information in the patients electronic chart. Complete patient forms and requests medical records/correspondence to be scanned into the electronic health record.
- Schedule referrals for patients with specialist or outpatient as requested by the provider. Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing.
- Assesses needs of patients and families providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.
- Assist provider with patient examination procedures and emergencies.
- Provide and document advice for home care of illness/condition conducting follow up phone calls regarding patients health and progress as directed by provider.
- Perform diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures
- Prepare and assist provider with patient examination specimen collection minor procedures and treatment of the patients including administration of medication under direct supervision of the provider as appropriate to scope and licensure
- Demonstrate knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately
- Thoroughly understand testing (lab and procedures) values and relationship to patient status with accountability to take next steps as directed and as appropriate to scope and licensure.
- Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
- Understand inpatient and outpatient specialty procedures.
- Responsible for compliance with precertification requirements.
- Utilizes protocols to triage and address patient concerns and symptoms. Appropriately seeks direction from provider regarding illness related calls.
- Maintain inventory for clinical supplies.
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of accredited nursing program.
Writes reads comprehends and speaks fluent English.
Experience:
One year of oncology experience preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Commitment to obtain OCN or seek oncologyspecific continuing education within 2 years.
Maintain current licensure in to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
Must maintain BLS
Oncology certification (OCN) preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Writes reads comprehends and speaks fluent English.
Multicultural sensitivity.
Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Employment Type
Full-Time
