Job: 03360-19672
RN
II - Oncology
PRN, As Needed
About
Good Samaritan Hospital
Our
investment in technology, ability to recruit internationally trained physicians
in a wide range of specialties, and commitment to developing the potential of
its clinical and ancillary staff have set us apart from the rest. Serving
Silicon Valley since 1965, Good Samaritan Hospital
is a 474
bed acute care hospital. Our acute care hospital is located in the heart of
Silicon Valley with two locations, the main campus in San Jose and Mission Oaks
campus in Los Gatos. Good Samaritan Hospital is recognized as a leader in
neurosciences, high-risk obstetrics, comprehensive cancer services, advanced
cardiology and innovative surgery techniques. We were the first of five
hospitals in the country and the first in Santa Clara County to become a Stroke
Certified Hospital.
The Oncology teams
are dedicated, healthcare providers with excellent services for patients at
Good Samaritan Hospital. Interested in joining this team? Apply online now.
Schedule/Shift: PRN, As Needed, 0.001
Internal Bidding Period: 2/2/18 to 2/9/18
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Registered Nurse
consistently demonstrates the ability to transfer scientific knowledge from
social, biological, and physical sciences in applying the nursing process as
follows:
Formulates
a plan of care for patients with complicated medical problems in collaboration
with patient and family, through observation of the patients physical
condition and behavior and interpretation of information obtained from the
patient and others which ensures that direct and indirect nursing care provides
for the patients safety, comfort, hygiene and restorative measures.
Performs
skills essential to the kind of nursing action to be taken, explains the health
treatment to the patient and family and teaches the patient and family how to
care for the clients health needs.
Delegates
tasks to health team members based on their legal scope of practice and
capabilities, follows up with health care team members and provides effective
clinical guidance of patient care being given.
Performs the duties of charge nurse as assigned.
Evaluates
the effectiveness of the plan of care through observation of the patients
physical condition and behavior, signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to
treatment and through communication with the patient and health care team members
and modifies the plan as needed.
5. Acts
as the patients advocate, as circumstances require, by initiating the procedure to improve health care or to
change decisions or activities which are against the interests or wishes of the
patient and by giving the patient and family the opportunity to make informed
decisions about health care before it is provided.
Minimum
knowledge, skills and abilities required:
