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

Bronson Healthcare Group•Kalamazoo, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, guidelines, and the Michigan Public Health Code, the Registered Nurse manages patient care throughout the length of stay to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge. The nurse uses the nursing process—assessment, planning, diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation—coordinates care with 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. The nurse provides individualized, safe, evidence-based care; administers prescribed medications and treatments; educates patients and families; collaborates with the healthcare team; evaluates outcomes; and contributes to quality improvement, professional development, ethical practice, research-informed care, and a healthy work environment. This position is part-time, scheduled for 32 hours weekly (64 hours per pay period), on first shift, Monday through Friday, at Bronson Cancer Center in Kalamazoo.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing.
Current Michigan Registered Nurse license in good standing.
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.
Ability to sustain alertness and concentration while performing interactive, repetitive, detailed work and using a personal computer or CRT for 40% to 70% of the time.
Ability to regularly lift bulky or moderately heavy weights up to 50 pounds and occasionally assist with heavier tasks or equivalent pushing, pulling, or handling.
For virtual RN duties, ability to project a clearly understandable English-speaking voice through audiovisual technology and to use a computer keyboard and mouse.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing; required within eight years of hire for nurses hired without a BSN or higher nursing degree.
Critical care or ALS certification and other unit-specific certifications, if required for the assigned RN role.
For applicable assignments, a current Michigan driver's license and proof of insurance.
For applicable Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby/Antepartum assignments, National Certification Corporation Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) certification is preferred, though not required.

Responsibilities

Collect comprehensive patient data, assess physical and developmental needs, review vital signs, and document nursing history and age-appropriate physical and emotional needs.
Analyze assessment data to identify patient problems, confirm them with patients and families when appropriate, and document expected outcomes and individualized plans of care.
Develop care plans using clinical pathways where appropriate, patient and family input, and information from other healthcare team members.
Implement evidence-based interventions, administer prescribed medications and treatments according to approved techniques and policies, and maintain patient comfort and safety.
Initiate and coordinate patient education plans and organize or delegate care interventions according to patient needs and staff capabilities.
Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and document patient progress toward expected outcomes.
Coordinate discharge planning and care across the available continuum when expected outcomes have not been achieved.
Participate in quality improvement activities and use findings to improve nursing practice.
Maintain current nursing knowledge and competency through ongoing education and professional development.
Provide culturally and ethnically sensitive, age-appropriate care; evaluate personal practice; and participate in self-evaluation and peer review as appropriate.
Share knowledge with colleagues, support their professional development, and contribute to a healthy work environment.
Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare disciplines to achieve positive outcomes.
Protect patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights, and act as a patient advocate.
Use research and evidence-based practice to improve patient health and the practice environment; participate in research activities appropriate to education and role.
Consider safety, effectiveness, cost, and practice impact when planning and delivering nursing services; delegate tasks based on patient needs, risk, complexity, and expected outcomes.
Provide leadership in the professional practice setting, participate in nursing councils and committees as appropriate, and attend at least 50% of unit staff meetings.
For applicable scrub RN assignments: interpret procedure cards, check case carts and obtain missing supplies, anticipate physician and surgical team needs, observe changes in patient condition, update case information, promote proper equipment handling, support circulators, and perform scrub duties across assigned services.
For applicable assignments, complete required annual Swing Beds training and understand related documentation and patient-care requirements.
For applicable virtual RN assignments: conduct admission screening, patient and family education, discharge planning, medication dual acknowledgments, and diagnostic testing questionnaires through secure digital platforms; support patient safety, mentor staff, and use EHR tools to facilitate patient progression; document and evaluate individualized virtual care.
For applicable assignments, cover shifts at Bronson Lakeview Hospital or Bronson South Haven Hospital based on patient acuity and staffing needs.
For applicable scrub RN assignments, take rotational after-hours call; HDU assignments may include additional call beyond regular scheduled hours.