Clinical Nurse - Er, Acute Cancer Care Center 3P -3A

Our Acute Cancer Care Center provides emergency services to our critically ill patients, utilizing 42 beds, including 2 Resuscitation Rooms. We are a specialized unit that is dedicated to our Cancer patients, pediatrics through adults
What This Role Can Offer You
•$8,320 unit differential
•Free employee medical benefits
•Tuition Reimbursement
•Certification Pay and Longevity Pay
The ideal candidate will have a graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing, an RN license, Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support. (ACLS) certification. Prefer at 12 months RN experience in an emergency room setting.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in assigned area. Assesses patient's needs for nursing care and multidisciplinary team. Collaborates with physicians, other services, patient and patient's family to plan care and evaluate outcomes. Improves practice by integrating results and theories of research studies. Participates in data collection for current studies. Demonstrates clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies. Documents care according to established standards. Accesses, inputs and retrieves information from computer systems. Assures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services. Acts as a patient and family advocate in order to uphold patient rights. Trains, coaches and assists team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources.
Education Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Experience Required: No experience required. All Clinical Nurses with less than one year registered nurse (RN) work experience will be required to participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program.
Certification / Licensure Required:
Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification if working in the following department: Nrsg Post Anesthesia Care Unit (600160).
ACLS and PAL certifications must be obtained within the first month of employment.
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