Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Infusion Center - Rappahannock General Hospital
About The Position
The Infusion Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients in the outpatient infusion center at Rappahannock General Hospital. The role assesses patient status, implements clinical nursing interventions, develops and carries out patient care plans, and works to improve patient outcomes while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. The RN conducts initial and ongoing assessments, creates plans of care, implements treatments, and evaluates their effectiveness. Care may include administering chemotherapy and other medications, starting IVs, transfusing blood and blood products, and performing therapeutic phlebotomies. The nurse responds to changing patient conditions and contributes to educational growth opportunities for nursing peers. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited associate degree or bachelor's degree program in nursing.
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- ONS Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy Certification required within six months of hire.
- BLS Basic Life Support preferred upon hire and required from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support is acceptable in lieu of BLS.
Nice To Haves
- One year of medical/surgical or oncology experience (preferred, not required).
- EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required).
Responsibilities
- Conduct and analyze initial and ongoing patient assessments; create plans of care, implement treatments, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
- Restore, support, promote, rehabilitate, or palliate patients’ physiologic, psychologic, and psychosocial stability across the lifespan.
- Administer chemotherapy and other medications; start IVs; transfuse blood and blood products; and perform therapeutic phlebotomies.
- Anticipate and respond confidently to rapidly changing patient conditions.
- Help create an environment that promotes educational growth opportunities for nursing peers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
