Registered Nurse (RN) - Infusion - St. Charles Hospital

Mercy Home Health; Oregon (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off & family leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) - Infusion at St. Charles Hospital to provide patient-centered care and lead clinical nursing interventions. You will assess patients, develop care plans, and administer chemotherapy while ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment across the lifespan.

Requirements include RN licensure, BLS (ACLS as alternative), and ONS chemo certification within 6 months. Prior med/surg or oncology experience is preferred; EPIC EHR training is desirable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Associate degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing.
• Current state licensure as an RN.
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred; must obtain before direct patient care). ACLS acceptable in lieu of BLS.
• ONS Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy Certification required within 6 months of hire.
• One year of medical/surgical or oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessments and creates plans of care.
• Administers chemotherapy and other medications, starts IVs, and manages transfusions.
• Maintains safe, therapeutic environment and responds to changing patient conditions.
• Supports educational growth opportunities for nursing peers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Chemotherapy administration

IV therapy

Patient assessment

Education for peers

Education

RN licensure

Accredited nursing degree (ADN/BSN)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

ONS Chemotherapy Certification

Tools

EPIC/EHR

Job description

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Mercy Health

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Infusion - St. Charles Hospital

Job Summary

• Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
• Implementing clinical nursing interventions
• Having a highly diverse medical skillset
• Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
• Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions

• Conducts and analyzes initial and ongoing patient assessment, creates plan of care, implements treatments and evaluates treatment effectiveness
• Restores, supports, promotes, rehabilitates, or palliates to maintain the physiologic, psychologic and psychosocial stability of patients across the lifespan
• Administers chemotherapy and other medication, starts IV's, transfuses blood and blood products and performs therapeutic phlebotomies
• Anticipates and responds with confidence and adapts to rapidly changing patient conditions
• Assists in creating an environment that promotes educational growth opportunities for nursing peers
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing

Certifications

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support acceptable in lieu of BLS)
• ONS Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy Certification (required within 6 months of hire)

Experience

• One (1) year of medical/surgical or oncology experience (preferred, not required)

Training

• EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required)

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affiantitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]