RN- Short Stay Outpatient Unit

Conway Regional • Conway, AR

34d

About The Position

The Short Stay Outpatient Unit (SSOU) is a fast-paced environment providing multidisciplinary services for patients who need a variety of treatments. The unit normally operates Monday through Friday on day shifts, with weekend day-shift coverage provided as needed. Patients are referred by physicians from numerous disciplines, including Primary Care, Hematology, Oncology, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, and Obstetrics.

The SSOU Registered Nurse provides treatments including chemotherapy and biotherapy administration, blood products, ESAs, IV antibiotics, iron, and hydration. The nurse also routinely performs therapeutic phlebotomies, central venous line (CVL) care, and wound dressing changes. SSOU RNs work autonomously in a team-nursing environment, use the nursing process to provide care, and practice in accordance with the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act and Health System policies, procedures, and standards. They are expected to demonstrate teamwork through effective collaboration. All RNs are expected to obtain chemotherapy certification within one year of employment and to consider national certification if not already certified.

This is a designated safety-sensitive position under Act 593 of the State of Arkansas. The posting states that an employee under the influence of marijuana constitutes a threat to patients and customers in the delivery and support of health care-related services.

Requirements

• Current, active Arkansas license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• If less than one year of experience as a Registered Nurse, obtain a BSN degree within four years of hire.
• Proof of high school education or equivalent, or higher education.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Certification.
• Basic keyboarding skills.
• National certification, if not already certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the nursing process and practice within the scope of the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act and Health System policies, procedures, and standards.
• Administer treatments including chemotherapies and biotherapies, blood products, ESAs, IV antibiotics, iron, and hydration.
• Perform therapeutic phlebotomies, central venous line care, and wound dressing changes.
• Collaborate effectively with the team in a team-nursing environment.
• Obtain chemotherapy certification within one year of employment; consider national certification if not already certified.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED