What are the responsibilities and job description for the REGISTERED NURSE position at Calvert Memorial Hospital?
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JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS
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Job Summary:
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To assess, plan, implement the nursing care to meet the patients’ needs, by following the appropriate policy and procedures of the assigned department.
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Education:
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Position requires completion of a Diploma Nursing Program or an Associate Degree in Nursing (AA) or higher.
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Registration/Certification/Licensure:
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Unexpired state licensure from Maryland Board of Nursing or compact state board of nursing
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Registered Nurse Certification in specialty, preferred
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Successful completion of Chemotherapy/Biotherapy course required.
Maintain unit specific and hospital competencies in accordance with policy requirements.
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Experience:
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Position requires 2-3 years of clinical experience.
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Other Requirements:
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Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
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Current ONS/ONCC Chemo/Bio Therapy Prefered Provides 1:1 care to Infusion in patient population when needed.
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Demonstrated proficiency of computer skills necessary to effectively complete position requirements to include Microsoft Office applications with an emphasis on Excel, Access, Word and Outlook.
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Maintain unit specific and hospital competencies in accordance to policy requirements
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Previous experience and demonstrated professionalism in effectively communicating with internal and external customers, both verbally and in writing, and in promoting a positive work atmosphere.
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Must have a current cancer specific certification by an accredited certification program or ongoing education by earning 12 cancer related continuing education nursing contact hours each year for a total of 36 CEU’s per accreditation cycle (3 years).
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Ability to work independently, prioritize concurrent projects, meet deadlines, follow through with deliverables, and produce quality work.
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Effectively communicates with all patient populations and staff by implementing organization-wide communication techniques as a daily practice.
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Effectively advocates for quality patient safety and satisfaction as a daily practice.
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