Registered Nurse (RN) - Infusion Clinic (Full-Time, 4 10hr shifts

Registered Nurse (RN) - Infusion Clinic (Full-Time, 4 10hr shifts)# Registered Nurse (RN) - Infusion Clinic (Full-Time, 4 10hr shifts)
Washington Regional Med. Ctr.

- Fayetteville, AR 72703## Overview Position Type Full Time Job Shift Days Education  LevelRN License - Unencumbered Category Nursing  Services## Description
** Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
** Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report.

We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute;
Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute;
Washington Regional Women and Infants Center;
Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.
** Position Summary
** The role of the Registered Nurse reports to Director of Nursing. This position is responsible for providing direct patient care for patients receiving infusion services.
** Essential Position Responsibilities
*** Obtain patient vitals and update patient medical history while inputting data collected into the electronic medical records system
* Prepare patient for various types procedures and/or examinations, as needed
* Review clinic orders and ensure all necessary information is obtained
* Continuously monitor patients for adverse reactions
* Assist patient by providing direction, support, and counseling regarding medical therapies and medications as directed by the physician
* Serve as patient liaison and advocate, as needed
** Qualifications**
* ** Education**:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
* ** Licensure and Certifications**:  Valid registered nurse license and CPR, required. ACLS requiring within 3 months. Annual dysrhythmia, required.
* ** Experience**:
Previous experience in nursing in a clinic or acute setting ,preferred. Previous experience in an infusion setting, preferred.
** Work Environment:
** This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position will be exposed to communicable disease and bodily fluids. This position will serve a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population.
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