CBC Oncology Center Infusion RN Full Time Days

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. in Louisville, KY is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for Oncology, providing direct patient care and chemotherapy administration to adult and geriatric patients.

You will assess patient status, educate patients and families, collaborate with the healthcare team, and document care. A BSN is preferred and KY RN license required; BCLS and oncology certifications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program of professional nursing; BSN preferred.
• Active Kentucky Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum 1 year Med-Surg or ED experience; oncology experience preferred.
• BCLS required.
• Oncology nursing certification preferred.
• Must obtain Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification preferably within 6 months and before administration of Chemotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and documents patient status, including labs and diagnostic tests.
• Provides care according to oncology policy and procedures.
• Educates patient regarding care and symptom management.
• Evaluates patient response to therapy.
• Collaborates with physicians, social worker, pharmacist and healthcare team to ensure safe patient care.
• Demonstrates organizational and leadership skills.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Chemotherapy administration

Patient education

Clinical assessment

Education

Active KY Registered Nurse license

BSN preferred

Oncology Nursing Certification

Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Full Time 40 weekly hours, day shift

CBC Oncology Center:

Baptist Consulting in Blood Disorders and Cancer is conveniently located on the Baptist Hospital East campus near the corner of Breckenridge Lane and Kresge Way. Open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., CBC offers services including:

Laboratory Services
Pharmacy
Research and Data Management
Social Services
Oncology Nursing
Administrative Services
Post-Treatment Counseling

Job Summary:

The RN uses the nursing process to collect pertinent patient information needed to determine physical and psychological needs, address and identify health problems, performs selected treatments and chemotherapy, diagnostic procedures and routine duties. The RN functions as a member of the healthcare team with responsibilities commensurate with educational preparation, training and demonstrated competencies. Direct patient care is provided to adult and geriatric patients.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual’s job. He or she may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time.

1. Assesses and documents patient status, including labs, diagnostic tests, and patients understanding of chemotherapy and other planned treatment.
2. Provides care according to appropriate policy and procedure as well as oncology nursing guidelines
3. Provides pertinent education to patient regarding care and symptom management
4. Evaluates patient response to therapy
5. Collaborates with members of healthcare team, physicians, social worker, pharmacist, etc. in the provision of safe and effective patient care
6. Demonstrates organizational and leadership skills

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required:

• Graduation from an accredited program of professional nursing required. BSN preferred.
• Active KY Registered Nurse license
• Minimum of 1 year Med-Surg or ED experience required. Oncology experience preferred.
• BCLS required
• Oncology nursing certification preferred.
• Must obtain Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification preferably during orientation or within 6 months - prior to administration of Chemotherapy

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.