PRN Registered Nurse Oncology Infusion

Summary

Job Description:

Registered Nurse - Oncology Infusion

PRN;
Shift Varies

The Registered Nurse has the responsibility and accountability for direct comprehensive nursing care for the patient from admission to discharge.

• Planning, assessing, intervening, and evaluating the care of patient with an outcome focused approach from the initial assessment of patient, routine on-going assessment, implemented interventions as indicated, until and through the discharge of the patient, involving the patient, family, provider, and other members of the care team.

• Reviews and documents care provided, outcomes of care, and evaluations of care.

• Follows the professional standards of care.

• Applies evidence, professional standards and best practice to bedside caregiving through critical thinking, experiential evidence, and evidence-based practices.

• Demonstrates ability to prioritize care based on changing assessment and needs of patients.

• Having ongoing communication with physicians and other departments in the hospital.

Requirements:

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) degree from an accredited institution.

• Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.

• ONS and Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification required to be completed before completion of orientation.

• Oncology Certified Nurse required within two years of hire.

• Must obtain Crisis Prevention within 6 months.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent experience in specialty preferred.