JOB51211 Registered Nurse Chemotherapy Infusion –Part time (64 hours per pay period) | Monday–Friday| Bronson Cancer Center – Kalamazoo

Bronson Healthcare•Kalamazoo, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and in accordance with organizational, unit, and Michigan Public Health Code policies and guidelines, the Registered Nurse manages patient care throughout the stay to support quality outcomes and timely discharge. The role uses the nursing process—assessment, planning, diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation—coordinates care delivered by other professionals, delegates appropriate tasks, provides nursing care suited to patient acuity and complexity, and documents and communicates patient responses, resource use, and anticipated needs. Nurses providing direct care must demonstrate competencies appropriate to the patient population served. The position is part time, scheduled for 32 hours per week (64 hours per pay period), Monday through Friday, on first shift at Bronson Cancer Center in Kalamazoo. The posting also contains general RN practice standards and requirements that may apply to other units or specialized RN roles; unit-specific certifications and duties depend on assignment.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing required.
Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing in the state of Michigan.
BLS certification required by completion of core orientation.
Nurses hired without a BSN or higher nursing degree must obtain a BSN within eight years of hire; failure to meet this requirement may result in termination.
Ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from computer systems and equipment to determine an appropriate plan of action.
Ability to communicate constantly verbally, in writing, and electronically.
Ability to grip and use a computer keyboard and mouse.
For the virtual RN role only: ability to project one’s voice so it can be heard through audiovisual technology and speak clearly understandable English.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
Critical care, ALS, and other certifications may be required for some RNs depending on the unit.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical and developmental needs; collect and analyze comprehensive health data, review vital signs, and document nursing histories and patient needs.
Identify and confirm patient problems or issues, and document expected outcomes and individualized plans of care.
Develop care plans with patient and family input, incorporating clinical pathways, relevant healthcare-team information, and ethical and cultural considerations.
Implement interventions, administer prescribed medications and treatments, provide patient education, and maintain patient comfort and safety.
Organize and delegate care interventions appropriately, and evaluate the effectiveness of care delivered by self and others.
Evaluate patient progress and responses to interventions, document outcomes, and coordinate discharge planning when outcomes have not been achieved.
Coordinate care provided by other professionals and communicate patient responses, resource use, and anticipated needs.
Participate in quality improvement, continuing education, professional development, self-evaluation, and peer review as appropriate.
Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare disciplines; advocate for patients and protect their autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights.
Use research findings and evidence-based practice to improve patient care and the practice environment.
Consider patient needs, safety, effectiveness, cost, and potential harm when planning and delegating nursing services.
Contribute to professional leadership and a supportive work environment, including participation in nursing councils or committees as appropriate and attendance at least 50% of unit staff meetings.
For applicable specialized assignments only, perform duties described for scrub RNs, swing-bed care, or virtual nursing; these duties are not specified as requirements for this chemotherapy infusion position.