Memorial 6 South consists of 26 private rooms. The types of patients seen on Memorial 6 South include: medical patients with an oncology diagnosis, medical patients admitted with hematological disorders, patients undergoing surgical or diagnostic oncology procedures, patients requiring administration of chemotherapy and/or blood/blood products, patients admitted for radium/iridium implants, post-ICU or step-down transfer patients whose primary diagnosis is oncology related and patients requiring IV conscious sedation for oncological procedures.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide clinical leadership and direction of patient care, provide patient and family teaching, and work cooperatively within the interdisciplinary health care team in maintaining standards of nursing care within the framework of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE JOB FUNCTIONS

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation
Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or issue
Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation
Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes
Implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment
Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes
Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice
Evaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations
Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues
Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice
Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice
Integrates research findings into practice
Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services
Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education/Experience

Graduate of state board approved School of Nursing.
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio
Educational and experiential qualifications with consideration of the following:
1. Education- BSN preferred
2. Certification preferred for those meeting ANCC eligibility requirements
3. Membership preferred in professional nursing organization
4. Academic and experiential requirement as required by applicable federal, state and local law
Proactively deal with constant change
Prepared for an evolving healthcare environment that includes advanced technologies

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

JOB LOCATION AND SCHEDULING

Varied locations and hours as required by the job
Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.
Sitting/standing/moving about during working hours

STAFF NURSE - MEM 6 SOUTH - MED/SURG/ONCOLOGY - Military Veterans

Canton, OH

Canton, OH