Registered Nurse (RN) - CMC - 4T Hematology Oncology ICU - FT Day
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Charlotte, NC, United States
Job ID: 75608
Job Family: Nursing
Status: Full Time
Shift: Day
Detailed Shift and Schedule: 0645-1915
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 11011005030361-Nursing - 4T Medical/Oncology
Overview
This position is sign on bonus eligible! Experienced RNs are eligible for a bonus of $20,000 for full time night positions, $15,000 for full time day positions and $7,500 for part time positions. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages, paid time off, and a career advancement ladder that rewards you for years of experience within your area of specialty.
4 Tower is a 30 bed adult hematology unit that cares for a variety of hematologic malignancies in conjunction with the Levine Cancer Institute. Our patient receive inpatient chemotherapy and supportive care during the oncology journey. There is an opportunity to cross train to critical care on 4 Tower. Our unit is equipped with 4 high acuity beds that function at an ICU level of care including ventilators. All RN teammates receive their ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification during orientation. 4 Tower prides itself on building relationships with our patients and the patient satisfaction scores reflect this focus. Our unit utilizes self-scheduling for staffing, offers opportunity for cross training and free-take for oncology certification exams. Opportunities are also available for the clinical ladder and professional development as a charge nurse and preceptor.
CMC serves as the region’s only Level 1 trauma center and is an approved transplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas and liver. We also serve as one of North Carolina’s 5 Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals, providing residency training for more than 200 physicians in 15 specialties and serve as a satellite for the medical school at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Carolinas Medical Center has been named the Best Hospital in the Charlotte region by U.S. News & World Report for 5 years in a row. Also located at CMC is Levine Cancer Institute's academic and research headquarters, Carolinas Rehabilitation, named a Best Hospital for rehabilitation, and Levine Children's Hospital, consistently ranked as a Best Children's Hospital in multiple specialties by U.S. News & World Report.
Job Summary
Assesses and diagnosis patients in a practice setting. Identifies outcomes, implements treatment and coordinates care. Performs and assists with oncology and infusion related treatments, therapies, and procedures.
Essential Functions
- Identifies expected outcomes for patients' individualized treatment plan.
- Implements identified treatment plan and coordinates all aspects of care delivery.
- Provides education and counseling to patient and family members regarding identified health needs, health care activities, immunization requirements, medication effects and contraindications.
- Meets specific clinical needs of oncology and infusion patients by using knowledge and expertise.
- Recognizes medication mid solution incompatibilities and factors affecting stability.
- Performs facility acuity coding by selecting the appropriate level of service for a diverse patient population, ensures that all pertinent clinical information is documented in the patient's medical record and supports the level of service selected.
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, pushing and pulling. Work requires lifting 75 pounds. Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms. Must possess an intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity. Must have the ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or clinic conditions.
Education, Experience and Certifications
