RN Infusion

Registered Nurse - Cancer and Infusion ServicesThe Registered Nurse reports to the Nurse Manager of Cancer and Infusion Services. The RN's primary job function is to verify orders, administer prescribed medications, and assess and monitor patients. The RN performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Education: High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required; Graduate from accredited school of nursing requiredLicensure: Licensed to practice as an RN in Ohio required; Oncology Nursing Certification preferred. If RN is not OCN they are required to obtain 12 oncology CEU's yearly; Vascular Access Board Certification preferred; Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification is required within 90 days of initial employment; BLS within 90 days of hire requiredExperience: One to two years nursing experience with oncology and/or infusion experience preferredJob Specific Duties and Performance Expectations:Verify orders, administer prescribed medications, and assess and monitor patientsMaintains familiarity related to generalized infusion of chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy, oral chemotherapy, blood products, injections or other medications as prescribed by providerMonitors IV's, provides care, assesses for acute and chronic side effectsCoordinates the care needs of multiple patients, prioritizing patient care to ensure patient needs are met in a timely fashion, that quality care is delivered, and patient flow is enhancedCompletes nursing assessment, informs ordering provider of unexpected or contraindications related to medication administration, and completes all required documentationReviews patients' EMR for completeness and completes discharge as appropriateFacilitates patient/family teaching using strategies corresponding to the learning ability/preferences of the patient/familyDemonstrates positive, supportive behavior to members of healthcare team, patient and families, through effective communication skills, appearance, and professional demeanorRecognizes severity of illness and complications to treatment, perform emergency procedures, informs ordering provider, and transfers appropriate critical patient to EDUses at least 2 ways to identify patients to ensure that each patient receives the correct medicine and treatment (Red Rules)Pre-cleans, decontaminates and transports contaminated instruments according to policyPerforms low to intermediate-level disinfection and/or high level disinfection per the Instructions for Use (IFU) by the manufactureExpectation of rotating weekend and holiday call as assignedPerforms other duties as assignedWhy SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. Compensation & Benefits Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis; Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility; Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension); Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts; Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday; Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days; Life insurance and disability coverage; Tuition and certification assistance; Club LC - discounted/free gym membership; Employee discount and payroll deduct programs And many other benefit offerings!