CBC Oncology Center Infusion RN Full Time Days

Experience Required

1 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

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.

1. Assesses and documents patient status, including labs, diagnostic tests, and patients understanding of chemotherapy and other planned treatment.

2. Provides care according to appropriate policy and procedure as well as oncology nursing guidelines

3. Provides pertinent education to patient regarding care and symptom management

4. Evaluates patient response to therapy

5. Collaborates with members of healthcare team, physicians, social worker, pharmacist, etc. in the provision of safe and effective patient care

6. 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

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES

Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R26108791