Registered Nurse, Outpatient Infusion Unit

Care New England Health System • Warwick, RI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for rendering professional nursing services, either directly or indirectly, for a defined group of patients according to the hospital’s philosophy of patient care.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program
• A minimum of 1 year of job-related experience or equivalent
• RI State Licensure
• Current Basic Life Support Certification
• The ONS Cancer Basics Course within 1 month of hire
• The ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Administration Certification prior to administration of chemotherapy agents and renewal every 2 years

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred
• OCN Certification through ONCC is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including examination and treatment under an approved protocol. Evaluate outcomes and adjust nursing care processes as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
• Utilize the nursing process to implement goal-directed nursing care for a defined group of patients.
• Monitor medical condition of assigned patients at all times and report to Resource Nurse or Nurse Leader, Physician or designee, any patient care problems, changes in condition or unexpected occurrences.
• Educate patients/family regarding condition, treatment, discharge/transfer planning and follow up examinations if needed. Seek feedback from patients/family to evaluate understanding and document.
• Perform a variety of nursing skills in compliance with physician orders and established Hospital policies and procedures.
• Communicate with physicians and other departments to consult on patient status and to ensure continuity of care.
• Respond to cases of fire, disaster or other emergencies in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain patient’s medical records in an orderly manner and document all care provided and significant information, legibly, accurately and completely.
• Provide clinical leadership for other staff members and participate in the orientation of new personnel.
• Assume resource nurse responsibilities when necessary.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree