Registered Nurse Chemotherapy Infusion –Part time (48 hours per pay period) | Monday–Friday| Bronson Cancer Center – Kalamazoo

Bronson Healthcare•Kalamazoo, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and in accordance with organizational, unit, and Michigan Public Health Code policies, procedures, and guidelines, the Registered Nurse manages patient care throughout the length of stay to support quality outcomes and timely discharge. The nurse uses the nursing process—assessment, planning, diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation—coordinates care provided by other professionals, delegates appropriate tasks, provides physical care within the scope of professional nursing practice, and documents and communicates patient responses, resource use, and anticipated needs. Direct-care employees must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. This is a part-time position at the Bronson Cancer Center in Kalamazoo, scheduled Monday through Friday for 48 hours per pay period (24 scheduled weekly hours). The position is listed as First Shift. The RN collects and analyzes patient data, identifies patient problems, establishes individualized expected outcomes and plans of care, implements and evaluates interventions, and documents progress. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, and the healthcare team; administers medications and treatments; supports patient education, safety, discharge planning, and advocacy; and contributes to quality improvement, professional development, evidence-based practice, and a healthy work environment. Additional duties described in the posting apply only to designated departments or specialty roles and are not specific to this chemotherapy infusion position.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
Active Registered Nurse license in good standing for the state of Michigan.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher must be obtained within eight years of hire if the nurse does not already hold one.
BLS certification by completion of core orientation.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, developmental, and emotional needs; collect and analyze relevant data and vital signs; and document nursing history and assessment findings.
Identify patient problems or issues, confirm them with patients and families when appropriate, and document expected outcomes and individualized plans of care.
Develop plans that incorporate patient and family input, clinical pathways, and information from other healthcare team members.
Implement evidence-based interventions and administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and policies.
Maintain patient comfort and safety, initiate and coordinate individualized patient education, and organize and delegate appropriate care activities.
Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and patient progress toward expected outcomes, and document patient responses.
Coordinate care provided by other professionals and communicate patient responses, resource use, and anticipated needs during each tour of duty.
Coordinate discharge planning and collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare disciplines to support positive outcomes and timely discharge.
Participate in quality improvement activities and apply relevant findings to nursing practice.
Maintain professional knowledge and competency through ongoing education, professional records, self-evaluation, and peer review as appropriate.
Collaborate with and support peers and colleagues, contribute to a healthy work environment, and participate in nursing councils or committees as appropriate.
Protect patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights; provide culturally and ethnically sensitive care; and serve as a patient advocate.
Integrate research findings and evidence-based practice into patient care and nursing practice.
Consider safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact when planning and delivering nursing services, and delegate tasks appropriately.
Attend at least 50% of unit staff meetings.
For the separately described Virtual Registered Nurse role only: conduct admission screening, patient and family education, discharge planning, medication dual acknowledgments, diagnostic questionnaires, and patient safety activities using secure digital platforms and EHR tools.