Registered Nurse, Outpatient Infusion Unit

Care New England; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England Health System in Rhode Island is seeking an experienced registered nurse to deliver professional nursing services for a defined group of patients, following the hospital’s philosophy of patient care.

Requirements include RN licensure in RI, BLS certification, BSN preferred, and oncology certifications (ONS Cancer Basics within 1 month; Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy before chemo). OCN preferred; 36 CEUs in oncology per cycle if ONC achieved.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Rhode Island is required.
• BSN preferred.
• ONS Cancer Basics Course required within 1 month of hire.
• ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification required prior to administration of chemotherapy and renewal every 2 years.
• OCN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under approved protocols.
• Apply nursing process for goal-directed care.
• Monitor patient status and report changes to appropriate leaders.
• Educate patients and families on condition, discharge planning, and follow-up.
• Perform nursing duties per physician orders and hospital policies.
• Coordinate with physicians and departments for continuity of care.
• Respond to emergencies per procedures.
• Maintain accurate, organized patient records.
• Provide clinical leadership and mentor staff.
• Handle resource nurse responsibilities when needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Direct patient care

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

RN degree or diploma

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for rendering professional nursing services, either directly or indirectly, for a defined group of patients according to the hospital’s philosophy of patient care.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including examination and treatment under an approved protocol. Evaluate outcomes and adjust nursing care processes as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
• Utilize the nursing process to implement goal-directed nursing care for a defined group of patients.
• Monitor medical condition of assigned patients at all times and report to Resource Nurse or Nurse Leader, Physician or designee, any patient care problems, changes in condition or unexpected occurrences.
• Educate patients/family regarding condition, treatment, discharge/transfer planning and follow up examinations if needed. Seek feedback from patients/family to evaluate understanding and document.
• Perform a variety of nursing skills in compliance with physician orders and established Hospital policies and procedures.
• Communicate with physicians and other departments to consult on patient status and to ensure continuity of care.
• Respond to cases of fire, disaster or other emergencies in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain patient’s medical records in an orderly manner and document all care provided and significant information, legibly, accurately and completely.
• Provide clinical leadership for other staff members and participate in the orientation of new personnel.
• Assume resource nurse responsibilities when necessary.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited nursing program and a minimum of 1 year of job-related experience or equivalent is required. BSN preferred. RI State Licensure is also required. Current Basic Life Support Certification is required. The ONS Cancer Basics Course is required within 1 month of hire. The ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Administration Certification is required prior to administration of chemotherapy agents and renewal is required every 2 years. OCN Certification through ONCC is preferred. RN is required to obtain 36 CEUs in oncology care to satisfy the oncology accreditation per cycle. If ONC is achieved, the RN will be responsible to maintain the OCN only.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.