Job Description
ATC Healthcare is looking for Registered Nurses! Registered Nurses provide skilled nursing services to patients in a variety of healthcare settings. The Registered Nurse, or RN, is responsible for working with other healthcare professionals to help treat patients with various injuries, illnesses, or disabilities.
ABOUT US
For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide. Healthcare systems around the U.S., including municipal health systems, multi-unit senior care companies, governments, school systems, VMS and MSP vendors trust us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals on-demand. If you have a track record of success in healthcare, we want you to join us!
REQUIREMENTS OF THE RN POSITION:
- Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program of study.
- Current and unencumbered license in the state of practice.
- Must have chemo experience
* Looking for following skills:
Inpatient oncology
Active Immunotherapy Specific/Non Specific
Recognize/manage side effects
Administration of chemotherapy
Body fluid handling post Chemotherapy
Management/disposal cytotoxic spills
Monitor chemotherapy
Recognize/ communicate abnormal lab values
Accessing Ports
Administration of coagulation factors
Blood/Blood product administration
Care and management of ports
Central line blood draw
Central Line/Implanted Line Care
PICC line care
Starting IVs
Medications:
Antiemetic
Corticosteroids
Neupogen
Hormonal therapy
Acute Tumor Lysis Syndrome (ATLS)
Anaphylaxis
Extravasation injury
Hemorrhage
Sepsis
Spinal Cord Compression
Pain Management
IV push narcotic agents
Medication tolerance/dependence assessment
PCA pump management
Transdermal patches
Professional Knowledge and Skills
Chest tube care and management
Colostomy care and management
Foley catheter insertion/management
Isolation Precautions
Neutropenic precautions
Phlebotomy skills
Telemetry Interpretation
Telemetry monitoring
Tracheostomy care/management
Wound care
Psychosocial Care
Advanced directives
Hospice care
Patient/Family education and support
Withholding/withdrawing treatment
Radiation therapy
External Radiation therapy (Teletherapy)
Radiation safety precautions
Total Body Irradiation (TBI)
Wound care
Symptom management
Alteration in skin and mucous membranes
Altered mental status
Constipation/diarrhea
Dysphagia
Edema
Nausea/vomiting
Neuropathy
Surgery
Post surgical care
- At least one year of experience as oncology/ med surg Registered Nurse.
- Background screening as required by the state or contract.
- Drug screening as required by the contract.
- The RN should be able to read medical equipment and documents. Pushing carts and medical equipment may be a component of the job.
- Registered Nurses must be able to lift at least 30 pounds; walk up and down the stairs; position patients; walk long distances; and stand for prolonged periods.
- CPR as required by client facility; health and screening tests as required by specific facilities and/or regulatory agencies.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complies with ATC Healthcare Services policies and procedures.
- Provides general care services, including assessment, analysis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Assess healthcare needs of patients through a variety of routine assessments, and develops, implements, and evaluates individualized nursing and health care plans accordingly.
- Perform health screenings of patients or clients.
- Respond to emergency healthcare needs of patients.
- Collect and records data specific to the health status of patients or clients.
- Administer medications/treatments as prescribed by medical practitioners.
- Responsibilities will vary depending on department of assignment (e.g., Emergency Room/Clinic, advisory to non-medical administrator, infection control, nurse/health education development, quality assurance, nurse anesthetist, etc.).
- Maintains confidentiality related to patient, family, client facility and staff in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Complies with accepted ethical conduct and professional standards of nursing practice as set forth by the American Nurses Association or equivalent nursing organization.
- Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Duties, responsibilities, and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.
We offer the following benefits:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k Plan
- Flexible Schedules
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Identity theft insurance
- Compensation $63/hour
Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE
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