Role Summary: The RN Clinical Nurse provides high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care within an interdisciplinary team on the Oncology Medsurg Unit. They utilize evidence-based practices, perform the nursing process, and coordinate care to optimize patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform assessments, diagnoses, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care using critical thinking and individualized approaches.
- Partner with patients and families through effective communication, education, and shared decision-making.
- Ensure adherence to clinical standards, policies, and the Georgia Nurse Practice Act, maintaining professional ethics and scope of practice.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members through interdisciplinary rounds, documentation, and promoting a respectful, inclusive environment.
- Participate in performance improvement, research, and evidence-based practices to enhance care quality.
- Support resource management by proactively planning patient care and developing protocols for best practice outcomes.
- Serve as a preceptor/mentor to foster a competent future nursing workforce.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum of an Associate Degree or Nursing Diploma; Bachelor’s preferred.
- Current RN license (single-state or multi-state Compact) and BLS certification required.
- Less than one year of clinical nursing experience preferred; clinical hours from accredited nursing programs are required.
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care.
Additional Notes: The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, professional development, collaboration, and adherence to healthcare standards to ensure excellence in patient care on a specialized oncology unit.