Registered Nurse (RN) - Infusion Clinic (Full-Time, 4 10hr shifts)

Registered Nurse (RN) - Infusion Clinic (Full-Time, 4 10hr shifts)

Washington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR 72703

Overview

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Days Education Level RN License - Unencumbered Category Nursing Services

Description

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region's only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

The role of the Registered Nurse reports to Director of Nursing. This position is responsible for providing direct patient care for patients receiving infusion services.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Obtain patient vitals and update patient medical history while inputting data collected into the electronic medical records system
• Prepare patient for various types procedures and/or examinations, as needed
• Review clinic orders and ensure all necessary information is obtained
• Continuously monitor patients for adverse reactions
• Assist patient by providing direction, support, and counseling regarding medical therapies and medications as directed by the physician
• Serve as patient liaison and advocate, as needed

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Licensure and Certifications: Valid registered nurse license and CPR, required. ACLS requiring within 3 months. Annual dysrhythmia, required.
• Experience: Previous experience in nursing in a clinic or acute setting, preferred. Previous experience in an infusion setting, preferred.

Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position will be exposed to communicable disease and bodily fluids. This position will serve a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population.