RN - Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Ambulatory Infusion Unit

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION · Assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs, sets goals, and prescribes appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals and the physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs of the patient, including discharge planning. · Assesses, intervenes, and reassesses the patient's self-report/symptoms of pain promptly. Utilizes an appropriate tool for assessment and reassessment (0-10 numerical scale, FACES, or the FLACC.) · Demonstrates an understanding of medications with regards to action and side effects. Reports pertinent information to appropriate individual. Educates patients and significant others about their medications. · Demonstrates the ability to evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions in accomplishing goals and intended patient care outcomes. · Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the hospital and Nursing Dept. · Participates in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups. · Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (i.e. physicians, head nurse, charge nurse, and/or nursing supervisor) and records those observations accurately and concisely. · Provide quality care to patients and work with multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest patient satisfaction. · Collaborate with other healthcare providers such as physicians, pharmacists, and laboratory staff, to ensure coordination of care. · Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff, ensuring clear and timely communication of treatment plans and updates. · May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS · Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days. · One (1) year of nursing experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS · Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certified by Oncology Nursing Society. · Active CPR.