Nurse Oncology
Company: Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Location: Carmichael
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview
Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 370-bed
not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael
California serving the areas of north Sacramento County and south
Placer County for more than 50 years. It is one of the area's
largest and most comprehensive medical centers. Dedicated to the
community's well-being our staff and volunteers provide excellence
in care for our patients each year. Mercy San Juan Medical Center
has received recognition for being a Comprehensive Stroke Center
and Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery along with
Certificates of Excellence in Perinatal Care Hip- and Knee-
Replacement.
Responsibilities
Oncology Acute is a 30-bed medical-surgical unit whose staff
specializes in oncology acute care. The department has18 private
rooms and 12 semi-private rooms. 30-60% of our patients are
oncology patients but we also treat other related medical illnesses
and have telemetry capability of noncomplex cardiac patients. We
administer chemotherapy and biotherapy as well as handle complex
oncological conditions. Through Mercy Hospice and the SOUL Dog
Program our patients benefit from visits by our four-legged
volunteers. Unit staffing is composed of RN ratio 1:4 or 1:5
depending on patient acuity, with CNA support for direct patient
care. You will be able to draw support from our multidisciplinary
team approach, which includes Case Managers, Medical Social
Workers, Chaplaincy, RT, PT, Pharmacy, Palliative team and a
Med/Surg Educator. This 30-bed unit is very busy and challenging
and offers you a variety of experiences and opportunities for
professional growth. Senior staff is motivated in teaching and
mentoring new team members. The incumbent provides, coordinates and
directs care to individuals and families using a holistic approach.
The nursing process is used as a structured mechanism for critical
thinking and problem solving in providing effective and appropriate
care within a safe and confidential environment from admission to
discharge. Each RN is responsible for collaborating with members of
the healthcare team, providing leadership, personal/professional
development, and conducting him/herself professionally. The
incumbent shall demonstrate behaviors consistent with the core
(Mercy) values in support with Mercy San Juan Medical Center and
the Mission and Philosophy of Dignity Health. We offer the
following benefits to support you and your family:
Qualifications
Minimum:
Keywords: Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Carmichael , Nurse Oncology, Healthcare , Carmichael, California
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