Summary
Job Description:
Registered Nurse - Outpatient Infusion / Cancer Care Center
PRN; Shift Varies
The Registered Nurse has the responsibility and accountability for direct comprehensive nursing care for the patient from admission to discharge.
- Planning, assessing, intervening, and evaluating the care of patient with an outcome focused approach from the initial assessment of patient, routine on-going assessment, implemented interventions as indicated, until and through the discharge of the patient, involving the patient, family, provider, and other members of the care team.
- Reviews and documents care provided, outcomes of care, and evaluations of care.
- Follows the professional standards of care.
- Applies evidence, professional standards, and best practice to bedside caregiving through critical thinking, experiential evidence, and evidence-based practices.
- Demonstrates ability to prioritize care based on changing assessment and needs of patients.
- Having ongoing communication with physicians and other departments in the hospital.
Requirements:
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) degree from an accredited institution.
- Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
- ONS and Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification required to be completed before completion of orientation.
- Oncology Certified Nurse required within two years of hire.
- Must obtain Crisis Prevention within 6 months.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Recent experience in specialty preferred.
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.
