Infusion RN CBC Oncology Center Full Time Days

Registered Nurse

Full Time 36 weekly hours, day shift

The RN uses the nursing process to collect pertinent patient information needed to determine physical and psychological needs, address and identify health problems, performs selected treatments and chemotherapy, diagnostic procedures and routine duties. The RN functions as a member of the healthcare team with responsibilities commensurate with educational preparation, training and demonstrated competencies. Direct patient care is provided to adult and geriatric patients.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual's job. He or she may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time.

• Assess and document patient status, including labs, diagnostic tests, and patient's understanding of chemotherapy and other planned treatment.
• Provide care according to appropriate policy and procedure as well as oncology nursing guidelines
• Provide pertinent education to patient regarding care and symptom management
• Evaluate patient response to therapy
• Collaborate with members of healthcare team—physicians, social worker, pharmacist, etc.—in the provision of safe and effective patient care
• Demonstrate organizational and leadership skills

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required:

A. Graduation from an accredited program of professional nursing.

B. Active KY Registered Nurse license

C. BSN preferred.

D. BCLS required.

E. Oncology experience is preferred.

F. ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification within six months of hire, maintain to remain current and updated every two years.

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.