Infusion RN - Oncology Care & Chemotherapy

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

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.