Infusion RN - PRN Days - 8a-5:30p

Broadlawns Medical Center•Socorro, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model. We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star! With a dedicated staff of over 160 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective. We provide our employees a top-rated benefits package, supportive work culture, and more! Under the supervision of the Clinic Manager and the Assistant Vice President of Outpatient Clinics, the RN of Oncology Infusion and Oncology Clinic will provide patient support and telephone nursing support for patients with the diagnosis of cancer in various settings; utilizes an empathetic and caring approach to patients whose diagnosis and treatment are often complex. The RN functions with autonomy in clinical nursing practice within the guidelines established by the Iowa Board of Nursing and Broadlawns Medical Center. The RN is responsible for assisting providers in providing timely patient visits, communications, and the processing of outpatient medication refill requests.

Requirements

Current RN license recognized by the State of lowa Board of Nursing.
Obtain and maintain Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certification from ONS for all RN's working in the oncology infusion room within 12 months of hire.
Two years of RN experience.
Certification in BLS.
Advanced computer experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Maintains professional communication with all staff, patients and customers to provide positive service excellence.
Demonstrates consistent willingness and ability to function as clinical nurse and support BMC Mission, Vision and Values.
Demonstrates competence in computer applications.
Provides clinical patient care support with positive customer service and patient-centered care in the assigned clinic with timely feedback to patients.
Ensures compliance with regulatory and accrediting guidelines and agencies' policies.
Assists patients through infusions in a calm and caring manner.
Completes required annual mandatory education within defined time frame.
Demonstrates clinical and critical thinking skills and good judgment in decision making.
Maintains skills, knowledge and abilities concerning current innovations in testing and pharmacology.
Demonstrates awareness and application of all policies and procedures.