Registered Nurse- Infusion, PRNEdwards, Colorado, United States

Registered Nurse- Infusion, PRN

Vail Health has become the world's most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail.

About the opportunity: The Chemotherapy Infusion Registered Nurse at Shaw Cancer Center assumes responsibility and accountability for providing high quality nursing care to assigned patients. They will administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, blood products, injectables, supportive care and miscellaneous therapies for non-cancer indications as ordered by the patient's provider and in accordance with Shaw Cancer Center's safety standards.

This position is PRN/Pool or as needed. Hours and shifts will vary based on need.

What you will do:

1. Performs hands-on nursing skills, including but not limited to: sterile port access, peripheral IV placement, therapeutic phlebotomy, central line care and maintenance, foley catheter insertion, subcutaneous and intramuscular medication administration.
2. Engages in thorough assessment of patient condition and individual care needs; collaborates with Shaw providers and members of the interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered, comprehensive care and ensure optimal outcomes.
3. Works with members of the infusion and pharmacy teams to plan and implement care for patients undergoing complex treatment regimens for cancer and non-cancer diagnoses.
4. Triages incoming patient requests for services.
5. Delivers patient education to facilitate plan of care, employer informed healthcare choices, and promote optimal wellness.
6. Delegates care appropriately and according to Colorado statute.
7. Administers medications, performs treatments, and assists in procedures as needed; consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines.
8. Coordinates patient care with other physician practices, Vail Health and others as needed to achieve the highest possible level of patient care and satisfaction.
9. Delivers excellent service by utilizing Relationship-Based Care to advocate for safety, patient preferences, and optimal communication through partnering with patients and families.
10. Role models the principals of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
11. Performs other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.
12. Monitors patient response to therapy; collaborates with Shaw providers as changes in clinical condition arise to provide timely and effective safety interventions.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need:

Experience:

• 1 year of clinical nursing experience (required)
• 6 months of chemotherapy administration experience (required)
• 2 years of oncology experience (preferred)

License(s):

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state (required)

Certification(s):

• Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by American Heart Association (preferred)
• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Certification by Oncology Nursing (preferred)

Computer / Typing:

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access to online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Education:

• Minimum of an Associate Nursing Degree for positions hired after 07/01/2018

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay:

$36.09 - $62.79 USD