Unit Description:
The Primary Nurse in Ambulatory Oncology serves as a pivotal member of the patients' multidisciplinary team, coordinating care across the continuum. Key aspects of this role include telephone triage of acute illness, ongoing patient assessment and evaluation of response to illness and care, and the provision of comprehensive patient education.
The Ambulatory RN provides advanced professional nursing care to patients in varying states of health and illness through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's health needs. The Ambulatory RN II provides care to patients and families, as well as teaching and preparation for continuing care. Organizational Standards of Patient Care and Nursing Practice guide the delivery of nursing services by this individual. The position demonstrates dedication to professional growth and development and to the continuous improvement of patient care.
EXPERIENCE:
Greater than one year of RN experience preferred.
On-call: Not required
Incentives: This is a full-time ambulatory RN position working 8 hour day shifts, hybrid onsite and remote, Monday-Friday.
This is a bargaining union position.