Infusion Center Registered Nurse - Part Time

Marshall Health Network•Point Pleasant, WV

About The Position

Rivers Health is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for its Infusion Center. The nurse assesses patients, develops and updates plans of care, provides safe and timely nursing care, administers medications, documents care, and collaborates with other disciplines on patient education and discharge planning. The position also supports staff guidance and orientation, unit operations, quality improvement, and teamwork. The incumbent may perform other duties, and specific functions may change from time to time.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of nursing.
Current West Virginia nursing license.
BCLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

One year of nursing experience in the assigned area is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Formulate nursing diagnoses and plans of care based on assessments, considering patients’ emotional, spiritual, and physical health.
Maintain accountability for the overall quality of patient care and for duties delegated to personnel.
Provide care that respects patient privacy rights and individual values.
Guide personnel in their duties and assist with orientation of new employees.
Ensure cleaning, stocking, and quality-control duties are completed.
Ensure equipment needed for quality care is available; label malfunctioning equipment and send it to Biomed.
Participate in ongoing employee evaluation.
Keep the Unit Coordinator/Supervisor, Patient Care Supervisors, and/or Risk Manager informed about concerns involving quality, cost-effective care, and risk management.
Complete annual competencies and comply with corporate and departmental policies, procedures, and the employee handbook.
Provide safe, timely nursing care according to hospital policies, procedures, and philosophy.
Document care accurately.
Provide patient education and discharge planning in collaboration with other disciplines.
Ensure emergency equipment and supplies are available.
Safeguard medications and narcotics and administer medications safely with appropriate monitoring.
Cross-train to other units.
Demonstrate customer service and foster teamwork and collaboration, including participation in unit meetings.
Participate in quality improvement activities, including serving on quality improvement teams.
Perform other assigned duties.