Overview

　　Registered Nurse, Oncology, Post Surgical Unit

　　Full-time, 72 hours per pay period, Day Shift

　　Parkwest Overview:

　　Since admitting our first patient in 1973, Parkwest has been at the vanguard of healthcare in East Tennessee. We are an eight-time Top 100 Heart Hospital and have received multiple awards for excellence in emergency care, clinical practice, and patient satisfaction. Learn more about our professional accolades.

　　2 Dogwood, Oncology, Post Surgical Unit:

　　36 bed Oncology and Post-Surgical unit. Variety of medical diagnoses with surgical incision care, drain care, ostomy and ileal conduit care, blood product and TPN administration. Specialize in oncological care and chemotherapy.

　　Staff members include RN’s, LPN’s, Certified Nursing Assistants, Patient Care Assistants and Health Unit Coordinators who work together to provide exceptional patient care. Our department is high energy, team oriented and customer satisfaction focused. We currently use a preferred self-scheduling module that covers a six week period. Staff work three 12-hour shifts per week with an every other weekend rotation and every other major holiday.

　　2 Dogwood welcomes staff members of varying experiences, from new graduates to the experienced healthcare professional. We have a supportive environment and orientation is tailored to your needs.

　　If you are team minded and enjoy a variety of medical conditions, then 2 Dogwood is a place to call home.

　　Position Summary:

　　Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines.

　　Recruiter: Angelica Adams || [email protected] || 865-374-5405

　　Responsibilities

　　Completes nursing history and initiates patient education.

　　Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members.

　　Implements plan of care appropriate to diagnosis. Evaluates care outcomes.

　　Problem solves and coordinates unit/patient care assignments, with supervision.

　　Introduces new employees/students to unit routines.

　　Participates on unit-based committees.

　　Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills (checklist) to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.

　　Supervises LPNs, Nursing Assistants, HUCs, Techs and sitters.

　　Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

　　Performs other duties as assigned.

　　Qualifications

　　Minimum Education:

　　None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

　　Minimum Experience:

　　New graduate, within first (1st) year of orientation (move to level II after one 1 Year experience).

　　Licensure Requirement:

　　Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN license. CPR required.

　　RN license

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　　Job Title CLIN NURSE I

　　ID 3907668

　　Facility Parkwest Medical Center

　　Department Name ONCOLOGY-GYN-SURG