Registered Nurse RN

MyMichigan Health; West Branch (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for professional development

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Michigan is seeking an experienced Oncology RN to deliver compassionate patient care, evaluate treatment plans, and administer necessary therapies. The candidate should possess an Associate's Degree, be licensed as a Registered Nurse, and be BLS certified. This full-time role includes direct patient interactions and requires critical thinking and strong communication skills. Join a dedicated team focused on providing high-quality healthcare services in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of pathophysiology of cancer.
• Certified in BLS and RN.
• Ability to provide education to meet individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient's needs and provide skilled nursing services.
• Evaluate treatment plans and suggest improvements.
• Administer IV therapy and assess for complications.

Skills

Compassionate care

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Summary

This position has basic knowledge of pathophysiology of cancer and is able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for these special patients.

Responsibilities

• (30%) Regularly assess patient's/client's needs and provide skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care, and accepted standards of nursing practice.
• (30%) Provide direct resident care, including medication administration, treatments, call lights, assisting with transfers, responding to alarms, etc. Demonstrates a consistent high level of customer services and compassion when delivering care to patients.
• (20%) Evaluate effectiveness of treatment plan and make suggestions or participate in updating/revising the treatment plan in collaboration with other team members, utilizing current information to improve patient care.
• (10%) Process physician/provider orders and perform physician ordered care accurately, completely and in a timely manner.
• (10%) Follow up regarding medication changes and order clarifications.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to interpret information and reports pertinent data to the physician, including pertinent clinical information.
• Assess learning needs considering readiness, ability, preferences, and cultural/spiritual variables.
• Provide education to meet the individual needs and ability to learn. Participate in care conferences as assigned.
• Develop and maintain good working rapport with interdisciplinary personnel to meet the needs of each patient.
• Demonstrate the ability to organize and prioritize the needs of groups of patients or an individual patient.
• Demonstrate general ability to manage assignments and perform routine duties.
• Instruct other team members when appropriate, explaining goals and rationale for individualized care.
• Implement clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate understanding of clinical pathways and utilize appropriately.
• Remain calm and efficient when working in stressful situations.
• Document in an accurate, clear, and concise way and include pertinent clinical data.
• Share information and report significant changes and/or abnormal findings to appropriate team members.
• Participate in regulatory surveys and performance improvement activities.
• Assist with orientation and ongoing competencies. Provide a safe and secure environment for patient care.
• Attend and participate in professional association activities and programs to assure being current on regulations, guidelines, and professional standards.
• Remain current on new developments by reading professional journals and attending seminars.
• Demonstrate understanding of role in emergency preparedness procedure.
• Administer complicated IV therapy, e.g., antibiotic, blood and chemotherapy.
• Assess patient for signs or symptoms of complications of cancer or treatment protocols.
• Accurately use central lines for drawing blood, administering chemotherapy, etc.
• Interact positively with patients and families during severe stress situations.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and integration of theory to practice for medical and oncology patients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

• Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support
• Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer
• Qualification Source: AHA
• Essential: true
• Credential: RN: Registered Nurse
• Equivalent Experience: (none)
• Qualification Source: MI
• Essential: true

Required Education

• Education: Associates Degree
• Equivalent Experience: Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Education Specialization: NRG
• Essential: true

Experience, Training And Skills

Full time Infusion Center RN:

• Pass ONS Cancer Basics course within 3 months
• Pass ONS Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy Fundamentals of Administration course within 6 months
• Pass ONS Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy Certificate course within 12 months
• Obtain ONS Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) within 2-3 years
• Maintain ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certificate and OCN as per ONS recommendations

Part Time Infusion Center RN:

• Pass ONS Cancer Basics course within 3 months
• Pass ONS Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy Fundamentals of Administration course within 6 months
• Pass ONS Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy Certificate course within 12 months
• Encouraged to obtain ONS Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) within 2-3 years
• Maintain ONS Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy Certificate and OCN (if applicable) per ONS recommendations

Casual Infusion Center RN:

• Pass ONS Cancer Basics course within 3 months
• Pass ONS Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy Fundamentals of Administration course within 6 months
• Encouraged to pass ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certificate course within 12-18 months
• Maintain ONS Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy Fundamentals of Administration or ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certificate course (if applicable) per ONS recommendations

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred at time of hire.

Physical/Mental Requirements And Typical Working Conditions

• Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as trauma, grief and death.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
• Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
• Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.