PRN Registered Nurse Outpatient Infusion

BHS; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Outpatient Infusion / Cancer Care Center. The role covers direct nursing care from admission to discharge in a cancer care setting, with emphasis on assessment, intervention, and coordination with the care team.

Requirements include ADN, KY RN licensure, BLS, ONS/chemo certs before orientation, and Oncology Certification within two years; Crisis Prevention within 6 months is also required. PRN; shift varies.

Qualifications

• ADN from an accredited institution.
• Current unrestricted RN license in Kentucky.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.
• ONS and Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification required before orientation.
• Oncology Certified Nurse required within two years of hire.
• Crisis Prevention within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Direct comprehensive nursing care from admission to discharge.
• Plan, assess, intervene, and evaluate patient care with patient/family involvement.
• Review and document care provided, outcomes, and evaluations.
• Adhere to professional standards of care and evidence-based practices.
• Prioritize care based on changing assessment and patient needs.
• Maintain ongoing communication with physicians and other hospital departments.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN)

Kentucky RN licensure

BLS certification

ONS and Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification

Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) within 2 years

Crisis Prevention Certification within 6 months

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Registered Nurse - Outpatient Infusion / Cancer Care Center

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.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.