Infusion RN CBC Oncology Center (Eastpoint) Full Time Days

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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. Direct patient care is provided to adult and geriatric patients.

This full-time, day shift role at Baptist Health supports a collaborative healthcare team and requires current KY RN license; BSN preferred; chemotherapy/biotherapy certification

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program is required; BSN preferred.
• Active Kentucky Registered Nurse license is required.
• Minimum 1 year Med-Surg or ED experience; oncology experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification is required.
• Oncology nursing certification is preferred.
• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification should be obtained preferably during orientation or within 6 months before administering chemotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document patient status, including labs and tests, and explain chemotherapy and planned treatments.
• Provide care according to policy, procedure, and oncology nursing guidelines.
• Educate patients on care and symptom management.
• Evaluate patient response to therapy.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure safe, effective patient care.
• Demonstrate organizational and leadership skills.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Oncology patient care

Education to patients

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

BSN preferred

Active KY RN license

1 year Med-Surg/ED

BCLS certified

Oncology certification preferred

Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification within 6 months

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Full Time 36 weekly hours, day shift

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.