Chemotherapy RN | Full Time

Singing River Health System • Gulfport, MS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chemotherapy RN is a professional nurse educated in nursing who assists patients in attaining, maintaining, and restoring health when possible. The registered nurse provides patient care using the Nursing Process and follows the Mississippi Nurse Practice Act, ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, accreditation standards, CDC infection-control guidelines, and Singing River Health System nursing plans and standards. Competency is demonstrated through the knowledge, attitudes, and skills required for the position.

The position is based at Singing River Gulfport Hospital and works Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The RN reports to the Nurse Manager Cancer Center and has no supervisory responsibilities. The role requires appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills for a patient population of all ages. The RN must also meet the physical, communication, technology, and interpersonal demands described in the posting. Management may revise duties or assign other tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Graduate from an NLN School of Nursing.
• Current unrestricted Mississippi State licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Complete the Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate Course at hire or within two weeks of the hire date.
• Complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Complete de-escalation training at the appropriate level by the end of position orientation, within 90 days.
• Appropriate nursing practice or experience within the past five years, or evidence of successful completion of a refresher program.
• Demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills for a patient population of all ages.
• Possess proficient computer skills, including keyboard proficiency, and ability to use office technology, MS Outlook, and Word.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, customer-service, and professional etiquette skills.
• Meet the role’s physical demands, including extended activity, frequent movement, and repetitive hand and wrist motions; perceive and discriminate sounds and maintain close visual acuity.
• Demonstrate keen assessment and decision-making abilities, emotional stability under stress, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Be able to work assigned schedules, which may change according to hospital needs, including off days, shifts, or weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the Nursing Process and applicable nursing laws, standards, ethics, accreditation standards, infection-control guidelines, and SRHS nursing plans.
• Assist patients in attaining, maintaining, and restoring health when possible.
• Apply appropriate clinical judgment and professional nursing skills to patients of all ages.
• Use a computer and office technology, including MS Outlook and Word, telephone, and fax.
• Maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships throughout SRHS and with other organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed