Job Summary:
The Biopsy Registered Nurse applies the nursing process to plan and implement
the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of
care planning. The Registered Nurse effectively communicates pertinent
patient/family information to the health care team. Collaborates in
establishing patient goals and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes.
Furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to
the Board of Nursing standards.
$5,000 Sign On Bonus for both BSN and ASN ( Must Meet Eligibility Requirements)
Relocation Assistant May Be Available
Department
Summary:
Vanderbilt-Ingram
Cancer Center
One of 47 National
Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, and the only
one in Tennessee that conducts research and cares for adults and children with
cancer. Member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), a
non-profit alliance of 27 of the world”s leading cancer centers who have come
together to improve care for cancer patients everywhere. Ranked #1 Cancer
Center in Tennessee and 33rd in the nation, by U.S. News & World
Report. Nearly 300 researchers and physician-scientists in eight
research programs. A comprehensive team of more than 100 physicians with the
depth and breadth of experience to design a treatment plan customized to every patient.
In addition to the Henry Joyce Clinic at The Vanderbilt Clinic, convenient
community locations are located at One Hundred Oaks, Cool Springs, Franklin,
Spring Hills, Springfield and Clarksville with additional locations coming soon.
A wide spectrum of services support patients individual needs from diagnosis
through survivorship, including education, prevention, screening, diagnosis,
wellness services, hereditary cancer consultation, treatment, palliative care
and survivorship. Enhancing cancer care in the region through affiliate
relationships with Baptist Memorial Health Care, Maury Regional Medical Center,
NorthCrest Medical Center, and Williamson Medical Center. Currently we are 7th
in competitively awarded NCI grant funding with over $65 million; a total
research base of over $155 million in research funding from public and private sources.
Privileged to serve more than 6,252 new cancer patients and deliver care for
more than 151,000 outpatient visits each year. At the forefront of promising
new therapies, with access to over 150 clinical trials at any given time.
Nationwide leaders in cancer survivorship, with one of the only centers in the
country with a comprehensive program for cancer survivors regardless of age,
type of cancer or where they received their oncology treatment. Developed www.mycancergenome.org, an award-winning online resource for
genetically informed cancer information, which has received visitors from over
200 countries/territories.
Position Shift:
Hours: 8-5 Monday
thru Friday
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and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilts mission
is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care,
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Medical Centers mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We
believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people,
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Additional Responsibilities:
Collaborates in establishing the plan of care,
coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care
needs across the continuum.
Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the
patient”s care and management to determine nursing diagnosis.
Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate
patient”s progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to
ensure effective outcomes.
Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and
healthy environment.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of
the position and additional duties may be assigned.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:
NURSING PATIENT ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION (NOVICE):- Possesses
sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to
assess and evaluate patients in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
Conducts primary care patient interviews and physical examinations.
Demonstrates sufficient acumen to recognize problems, ask questions and to
contact the patient”s primary care provider and other members of the healthcare
team. Has experience in gathering pertinent clinical data that aid in referral,
treatment, or other primary care pathways.
CARE PLANNING (NOVICE):- Demonstrates ability to anticipate resource
needs, identify distinct tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet
deadlines, and organize work within areas of direct responsibility. Competently
handles multiple assignments often simultaneously by prioritizing work into
manageable and measurable units. Ability to adapt to changes to patient care
and area needs with minimal disruption and loss of productivity. Follows up to
assure problems and issues are resolved.
NURSING PATIENT EDUCATION (NOVICE):- Possesses sufficient fundamental
proficiency in providing patient education in practical applications of
moderate difficulty.
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE (NOVICE):- Possesses sufficient fundamental
proficiency to successfully search for evidence to answer clinical questions.
Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities
with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas
related to own job area/team with occasional guidance.
Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes
moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained
through experience within a professional area.
Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and
support to team members.
CORE CAPABILITIES:
SUPPORTING COLLEAGUES
(P2):
– Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy and
enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain
knowledge in new areas.
– Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular
contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal
opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
– Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group
interactions and modifies one”s own communication style to suit different
situations and audiences.
DELIVERING EXCELLENT
SERVICES (P2):
– Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand
current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services
to better address them.
– Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from
different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities
and develop concrete solutions.
– Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides
ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase
employees” effectiveness.
ENSURING HIGH QUALITY
(P2):
– Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal
and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues
promptly.
– Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various
learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying
causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
– Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements:
Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs
routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
MANAGING RESOURCES
EFFECTIVELY (P2):
– Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of
ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
– Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies
understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for
a department/area.
– Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong
understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate
opportunities.
FOSTERING INNOVATION
(P2):
– Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new
ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes
beyond conventional approaches.
– Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for
learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term
challenges.
– Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or
problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change
instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications
Required:
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program (or
equivalent experience) and 1 year relevant experience, Registered Nurse
Required
Prefer:
OCN Certification
Oncology and Hemophilia experience
Physical Requirements/Strengths needed & Physical Demands:
Heavy Work category requiring exertion of 50 to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 20 to 50 lbs. of force frequently and/or up to 10 to 20 lbs. of force continually to move objects.
Movement
Occasional: Sitting: Remaining in seated position
Occasional: Lifting over 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects from one level to another, includes upward pulling over 35 lbs, with help of coworkers or assistive device
Occasional: Carrying under 35 lbs: Transporting an object holding in hands, arms or shoulders, with help of coworkers or assistive device.
Occasional: Bending/Stooping: Trunk bending downward and forward by bending spine at waist requiring full use of lower extremities and back muscles
Occasional: Climbing: Ascending or descending stairs/ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
Occasional: Kneeling:Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees.
Occasional: Crouching/Squatting: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.Reaching above shoulders: Extending arms in any direction above shoulders.
Occasional: Reaching above shoulders: Extending arms in any direction above shoulders.
Frequent: Standing: Remaining on one”s feet without moving.
Frequent: Walking: Moving about on foot.
Frequent: Lifting under 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects under 35 lbs from one level to another
Frequent: Push/Pull: Exerting force to move objects away from or toward.
Frequent: Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching or maneuvering self, patient and equipment simultaneously while working in large and small spaces
Frequent: Reaching below shoulders: Extending arms in any direction below shoulders.
Frequent: Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand or hands.
Frequent: Fingering: Picking, pinching, gripping, working primarily with fingers requiring fine manipulation.
Frequent: Bimanual Dexterity: Requiring the use of both hands.
Sensory
Frequent: Communication: Expressing or exchanging written/verbal/electronic information.
Continuous: Auditory: Perceiving the variances of sounds, tones and pitches and able to focus on single source of auditory information
Continuous: Vision: Clarity of near vision at 20 inches or less and far vision at 20 feet or more with depth perception, peripheral vision, color vision.
Continuous: Smell: Ability to detect and identify odors.
Continuous: Feeling: Ability to perceive size, shape, temperature, texture by touch with fingertips.
Environmental Conditions
Occasional: Chemicals and Gasses: Medications, cleaning chemicals, oxygen, other medical gases used in work area.
Frequent: Pathogens: Risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contagious illnesses.
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