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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Per Diem RN Hematology Oncology

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Overview Per Diem RN Hematology Oncology — Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Job Type: Per Diem. Time Type: Part time. Work Shift: Day. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt. Registered Nurse (RN) Per Diem Hematology Oncology in the Chemo Infusion Treatment area. Utilizes the nursing process as the frame of reference for practice as a professional registered nurse and provides direct nursing care to patients and families. Job Description Essential Responsibilities (including but not limited to): Provides direct care to patients and makes necessary nursing judgments. Responsible for systematically assessing the health care needs of individuals or groups and for the formulation of a care plan, its implementation and evaluation. Demonstrates the ability for decision making by integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience in caring for patients. Coordinates the care of patients and directs assistive personnel in order to provide safe, effective, efficient, equitable and timely, patient-centered care. Demonstrates awareness of environmental forces on health care of patients and their families. Demonstrates the ability to identify resources necessary to implement the plan of care. Works in a collegial and collaborative relationship with other health professionals to determine healthcare needs of patients and families. Develops relationships with patients and families that maintain and communicate trust and respect. Communicates effectively in the exchange of information. Demonstrates the ability to act as a patient advocate. Maintains annual mandatory education requirements, including emergency skills and unit-based competencies. Identifies needs for continued growth and development in conjunction with the unit-based educator or clinical nurse specialist. Participates in activities that contribute to professional development of self. May participate in quality improvement activities. Demonstrates a commitment to patients, staff, and to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The individual nursing practice reflects the goals of the Medical Center. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own nursing practice and patient safety. Education: Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required. Baccalaureate degree in Nursing strongly preferred. Experience: 1-3 Years Related Work Experience Required. License/Certification(s): Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) required. American Heart Association – Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required. Competencies: Decision Making: Ability to make decisions guided by general instructions and practices; may recommend solutions for problems of moderate complexity. Problem Solving: Ability to address varied problems requiring analysis and interpretation using knowledge and skills based on general precedents. Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures; may set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult or unpredictable situations. Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly in written English with internal and external customers. Oral Communications: Ability to converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers. Knowledge: Demonstrates working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies. Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in teams and improve workflows; may lead small projects or teams. Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service in a professional, respectful manner, including active listening and problem solving. Age-based Competencies:

Competent to provide patient care to Neonatal, Young adult, Middle Age, and Elderly populations as applicable. Social/Environmental Requirements: Work may require periods of focused attention and concentration; may involve exposure to changing circumstances and infectious agents. Protective equipment required and potential exposure to infectious diseases and/or bloodborne pathogens. Health Care Worker Status may vary by department. Physical Requirements: Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. The job is physically active; includes standing, walking, and other strenuous activities. Includes requirements such as continuous walking, endurance for extended periods, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, assisting with patient repositioning (with/without assistance), and use of equipment. As a health care organization, Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled We’re an organization where more than 35,000 people work together—nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more—making a difference in patients’ lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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