RN - Infusion

San Luis Valley Health•Alamosa, CO

41d

About The Position

San Luis Valley Health is seeking a Full-time Registered Nurse to join our Infusion team. This position will provide nursing care to all patients, ensuring adequate care and nursing standards are met.

Requirements

At minimum, Associates degree in nursing. However, BSN is preferred
Current Colorado Registered Nurse license
Current Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association
Computer experience required secondary to the electronic medical record
Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice.

Nice To Haves

One year of med/surgical experience preferred.
Certified in administering chemotherapy medications within six months of hire date.

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of care to accepted nursing and hospital standards of care relevant to acute care nursing.
Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
Knowledgeable with safe handling and administering chemotherapy agents on a daily basis.
Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment and examination of patients.
Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient.
Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents
Responds to all situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned patients.
Participates in department or unit quality improvement activities.

Benefits

Full medical, dental and vision plans to suit the needs of you and your family, with low-cost copays and deductibles, all without high out-of-pocket expenses.
Enjoy 21 days of Paid Time Off in your first year and a generous Sick Leave program, with accruals starting on your first day!
Start saving with Retirement plans available from day one, providing up to 5% employer match after one year of employment.
Free life and disability insurance benefits for full-time employees with the opportunity to purchase additional coverage at low costs.
Add to your benefit package with a variety of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts and more.
Take care of yourself with our free on-site 24-hour employee health center, and discounts to a selection of local fitness/recreational centers.
Keep learning by utilizing our education program benefits to foster your growth and development.
Give back to the community with multiple opportunities throughout the year to volunteer with our own non-profit SLV Health Foundation and other SLV- and community-sponsored events.
Discounts on cell-phone plans, ski/snowboard lift tickets, Dell computers, local pools, Adams State University functions and more!
Your family is our family so our employees and their family members have access to our employee support services, including up to four free counseling sessions to assist with work/life solutions.