RN Infusion and Cancer Care PRN

Corewell Health • Niles, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Delivers nursing care responsibly and accountably in accordance with American Nurses Association (ANA) standards and Michigan law. Uses the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to demonstrate competency and strive for optimal outcomes. Upholds ANA standards of professional performance, including ethical and culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health.

Provides evidence-based care consistent with the interprofessional plan of care and health system policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. The role includes patient and family advocacy, assessment and care planning, education, discharge planning, documentation, appropriate delegation, and participation in professional development and quality improvement. The position is part time, PRN, and based at Care Center Royalton in St. Joseph. The listed shift is day, with hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; scheduled hours are 0.04 per week, and weekend frequency is variable.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license required upon hire.
• Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within 90 days.
• For RNs working in departments where chemotherapy or immunotherapy is administered, completion of the Oncology Nursing Society chemotherapy/immunotherapy certificate course is required within one year.
• For RNs working in radiation departments, completion of a Radiation Therapy certificate is required.
• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required within specified timeframes for covered locations and hire dates: within five years for applicable start dates at Big Rapids, Reed City, Gerber, Ludington, or Pennock; within seven years for applicable start dates at Big Rapids, Reed City, Gerber, Ludington, Pennock, or Zeeland. The posting lists different date ranges by location.

Nice To Haves

• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification, or another applicable oncology specialty or leadership certification, preferred within one year.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care consistent with the interprofessional plan of care, health system policies and procedures, and ANA and regulatory standards.
• Communicate and collaborate with health care team members to ensure continuity and coordination of care.
• Act as a patient and family advocate, and perform point-of-care testing as required.
• Use ethical principles and culturally sensitive practices; protect privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient, staff, and organizational data.
• Assess patient and family needs and analyze assessment data to identify potential diagnoses or issues.
• Identify expected outcomes and develop, implement, and coordinate an individualized interprofessional plan of care.
• Evaluate patient and family educational needs, use appropriate teaching strategies, and assess progress toward goals and outcomes.
• Initiate discharge planning at patient contact and facilitate transitions to the next service or home.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
• Assume an autonomous leadership role and delegate appropriately to unlicensed assistive personnel to support safe, quality, cost-effective care.
• Advance nursing knowledge and competence, participate in self- and peer evaluation, and engage in ongoing quality improvement activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals; eligibility depends on employment type and status.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers on items such as restaurants, phone plans, and spas.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

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