CBC Oncology Center Infusion RN Full Time Days

Summary Job Description: Full Time 40 weekly hours, day shift CBC Oncology Center: Baptist Consulting in Blood Disorders and Cancer is conveniently located on the Baptist Hospital East campus near the corner of Breckenridge Lane and Kresge Way. Open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., CBC offers services including: Laboratory Services Pharmacy Research and Data Management Social Services Oncology Nursing Administrative Services Post-Treatment Counseling Job Summary: 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. Assesses and documents patient status, including labs, diagnostic tests, and patients understanding of chemotherapy and other planned treatment. Provides care according to appropriate policy and procedure as well as oncology nursing guidelines Provides pertinent education to patient regarding care and symptom management Evaluates patient response to therapy Collaborates with members of healthcare team, physicians, social worker, pharmacist, etc. in the provision of safe and effective patient care Demonstrates organizational and leadership skills Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required: Graduation from an accredited program of professional nursing required. BSN preferred. Active KY Registered Nurse license Minimum of 1 year Med-Surg or ED experience required. Oncology experience preferred. BCLS required Oncology nursing certification preferred. Must obtain Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification preferably during orientation or within 6 months - prior to administration of Chemotherapy Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baptist Health System, Inc.