Registered Nurse RN Infusion

Registered Nurse

Exceptional opportunity for a Registered Nurse to support our vision and serve with us as a compassionate and transforming healing presence in our community. We seek Remarkable individuals from a variety of backgrounds, because diversity makes us stronger.

This registered nurse works collaboratively with IHA Hematology Oncology Associates in 14-chair infusion center at the Chelsea hospital. Primary responsibilities include outpatient care follow-up and administration of chemotherapy, in addition to a variety of other types of Infusion services.

Responsibilities:

• Performs nursing assessments of the patient's physical, psychosocial and cognitive status considering age and development level.
• Formulates and documents individualized plans of care developed with the patient, family and health care team members.
• Demonstrates excellent IV skills and the ability to manage/maintain Venous Access Devices, such as pic lines and ports.
• Implements patient care in a manner consistent with the age of the patient, the plan of care and the changing needs of the patient.
• Documents patient care according to Hospital and Department standards.
• Evaluates patient care needs, determines priorities and directs nursing care as required for the delivery of quality patient care.
• Supervises the care provided by unlicensed assistive personnel under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Able to problem solve and manage crisis, able to adapt quickly to a rapidly changing patient care environment.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient.

Shift Available: Days (8am-4:30pm)

Status Available: Full time, benefit eligible (64 hours per pay period – every two weeks)

No weekend or holiday requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Requires current Michigan Nursing License
• Graduation from accredited nursing program
• Experience administering chemotherapy highly preferred
• Experience using EPIC preferred
• New hires must have a BSN degree or must agree in writing to obtain their BSN within five years