Registered Nurse (RN/PRN) - Oncology/Infusion

Baptist Health • Richmond, KY

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About The Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse PRN - 1st Shift Registered Nurse implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and the creation of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness. Under general supervision, provides professional nursing services and patient care in a variety of settings. Follows established nursing process, including patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Ensures adherence to hospital and department policies, and nursing procedures, standards, and practices. Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity. Assessment and identification of patient needs and implementation of appropriate interventions considering the needs of patient populations per department scope of service. Delegation of nursing care activities and provisions of supervision; establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care; assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems; and performs technical aspects of care competently. Has access to medication storage areas as required for job tasks. Follows Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing.
• Current RN licensure or temporary Kentucky work permit.
• Associate Degree in Nursing; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Completion and maintenance of BLS certification.
• ACLS & PALS (or ENPC) certification within 6 months of hire.
• NIHSS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Successful completion of all competencies as identified on the departmental nurse competency grid.

Responsibilities

• Implement professional nursing practice centered on the patient.
• Provide professional nursing services and patient care in various settings.
• Follow established nursing processes including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Ensure adherence to hospital and department policies and nursing standards.
• Incorporate critical thinking and creativity in clinical decision-making.
• Assess and identify patient needs and implement appropriate interventions.
• Delegate nursing care activities and provide supervision.
• Establish and maintain a plan for the delivery of nursing care.
• Perform technical aspects of care competently.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree