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Medical Center of PlanoThe medical staff at Medical Center of Plano is a diverse group of the best professionals available. They are dedicated and committed to using new technologies and keeping up-to-date on recent advancements in healthcare.

The Assistant Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse supervises nursing service activities in assigned nursing unit for the duration of the assigned shift or in the absence of nursing management. The task and responsibilities of this position include:Participates actively in the planning and distribution of patient assignments.Evaluates the effectiveness of care and addresses any issues that affect the desired patient outcomes.Supports nursing staff in communication with physicians to include accepting doctors orders and communicating patient condition.Facilitates the process of reporting patient status to the following shift of nursing personnel.Manages the nursing care of assigned patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs. Carries out physician orders.Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.Provides respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients.Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. Instructs and educates patients and families.Assesses and coordinates patients discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.Provides age and culturally appropriate care.Orients and mentors new staff members.Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.Required Job Qualifications include:Current licensure as an RN.Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider.Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.Minimum of 1 year of clinical nursing experience.Previous charge nurse experience preferred.Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.

The Nurse Navigator functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team as an advocate and educator for patients from point of entry, through diagnostic studies, diagnosis and treatment plan for cancer. Job duties and responsibilities include:- Coordinates a plan of care including appointments, transportation, education, serving as a liaison throughout the facility and in the community regarding services for this unique population- Develops relationships with radiologists, surgeons, oncologists, radiation therapists, hospitalists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to care for patients with a diagnosis of cancer- Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and coordination to provide nursing care and guidance to the patient from screening to survivorship- Systematically and continually performs the functions of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care according to the nursing process and Oncology Nursing Society Standards- Navigates and advocates for the patient through the clinical and diagnostic process for breast health and other cancers as applicable- Provides education and information to the patient and family, helping to make the care seamless, continuous and comprehensive- Partners with patient, family and interdisciplinary team and community resources to provide well-coordinated, timely, compassionate, exemplary interdisciplinary care- Communicates with all members of the healthcare team- Initiates and performs ongoing review of policies related to service provided- Supports and participates in health promotion/educational community involvement, life time learning and nursing research- Is a liaison with the American Cancer Society and coordinates related MCP Support Groups- Serves as a resource for community educational events, such as health fairs, screenings, symposiums and lectures as well as staff education- Participate in development and evaluation of professional practice by participating on MCP Cancer Committee, hospital committees, special projects and attendance at staff meetings and town halls- Actively participates in performance improvement activities including ACS National Accreditation Programs Qualifications: Required Job Qualifications include:- Current licensure as an RN- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. BSN required (or plan actively in place to obtain)- National specialty certification preferred- Must have at least 5 years of nursing experience with at least 2 years in Oncology nursing- Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.- Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.- Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Med Surg/Oncology RN Opportunity!Texas - North-Dallas/Ft. Worth-Medical Center of Plano

The Med Surg Oncology RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:-Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs. -Carries out physician orders.-Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors vital signs.-Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.-Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. -Instructs and educates patients and families.-Assesses and coordinates patients discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.-Provides age and culturally appropriate care.-Orients and mentors new staff members.-Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Required Job Qualifications include:-Current licensure as an RN-Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider.-Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.-Minimum one year hospital med surg experience required.-Oncology experience preferred.-Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.-Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.-Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.