Registered Nurse - Infusion

Owensboro Health; Leitchfield (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center is seeking an infusion nurse to provide direct patient care within established policies and protocols. The position requires active RN licensure in Kentucky and BLS within 45 days, with education progressing toward a Bachelor’s degree within five years.

The role supports coordination of multidisciplinary care, discharge planning, and family education while adhering to Nurse Practice Act guidelines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher or Diploma in Nursing required upon hire
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required within 5 years of employment in this position
• RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Kentucky required upon hire and BLS within 45 days

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care according to policies and protocols
• Implements and monitors patient care plans
• Monitors and communicates patient condition
• Coordinates care with other disciplines for well-coordinated patient care
• Follows physician and nursing orders
• Coordinates discharge planning with patient/family and healthcare team
• Provides patient and family education based on age and culture
• Performs duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Stress management

Team coordination

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing within 5 years

Job description

Weekend Requirements: N/A | Work Hours: 7a-3:30p | Status: Full Time - 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center | Department: Infusion

Job Summary

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs functions related to problem definition, data collection, interpretation and analysis,

• Implements and monitors patient care plans.

• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.

• Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.

• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.

• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with patient/family and members of the healthcare team.

• Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.

• Performs job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.

Skills and Attributes

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.

• Works under general supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

Position Requirements

Work Experience

• No experience required

Education

• Associate’s degree or higher or Diploma inNursing required upon hire AND

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing required within 5 years of employment in this position

Additional Education Information

• None

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire AND

• BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment in this position

Organizational Responsibilities

• Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.

• The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: (Clinical - Hospital)

Standing: Frequently

Walking: Frequently

Sitting: Occasionally

Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Frequently

Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely

Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Frequently

Carrying 2575 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely

Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently

Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Frequently

Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Frequently

Climbing: Occasionally

Bending/Stooping: Frequently

Kneeling: Occasionally

Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally

Reaching: Frequently

Talking: Frequently

Hearing: Frequently

Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely

Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently

Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently

Running: Occasionally

Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently

Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently

Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently

Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure

High risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY

We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT

We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK

We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION

We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE

We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE

We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.