RN, Oncology Neurology - Nights - 20K Incentive

Boone Health Columbia, MO, US

Job Description

Additional Job Information

32 Bed Oncology and Neurology Inpatient Unit
Sign-On Bonus Eligible $20,000
Relocation Assistance Eligible
36 Hours per Week
7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Weekend Rotation as Required by Department
Weekend Option Available with Premium Pay Eligibility
Outstanding GN Benefits!
Accredited Nurse Residency Program!
Meet the Team! – Oncology/Neurology Facebook Reel

Overview

Job Summary

Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.

Job Responsibilities

Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration.
Uses critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
Develops and implements individual plans of care in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
Evaluates patient's response and modifies plan of care accordingly throughout the patient's stay.
Participates in activities that promote safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development and lifelong learning.
Boone Health has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Degree: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree in Nursing
Experience: No Experience
Supervisor Experience: No Experience
License: RN

Preferred Qualifications

Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Work Shift

Night Shift (United States of America)

Legal Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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