Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology Cancer Treatment
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Location: Gonda 10 East, Medical Oncology Cancer Treatment
The primary role of the registered nurse (RN) in this position is administration of chemotherapeutic agents and patient education in the outpatient setting.
The registered
nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care,
including direct patient care, patient/family education and
transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice
across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the
needs of the patient and family. The RN will function within the Mayo
Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, which includes
accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and
communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The
ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the
practice of the RN. The RN provides leadership through activities such
as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality
improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care according to skill
level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and
availability of resources. The RN possesses excellent communication
skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on
committees or projects. A subset of employees may be required to drive
their personal vehicle as a part of the responsibility of their role.