RN Oncology Clinic Float - Infusion Center Soin

Kettering Health • Troy, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care. The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process in providing nursing care to patients in all settings in collaboration with other health care providers. The RN is accountable for his/her own professional development and practice within the scope of care defined by law. Utilizing organizational resources, the RN acts as a patient advocate for the delivery of safe care including delegation of care and participation in performance and practice improvement activities. The delivery of nursing care within Kettering Health reflects the missions, vision, values, and philosophies of the organization and nursing departments. The Oncology RN provides quality nursing care to patients experiencing hematological/oncological treatments and disease management including knowledge and skills to provide cancer care treatments safely and effectively. Possesses and develops understanding of the oncologic process and oncologic emergencies. Knowledgeable to instruct patients and their support persons about disease, symptom management and treatment as well as advocate for their needs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (NLN or CCNE) if they are a new graduate nurse.
• New graduates from non-accredited programs may be considered if they had a clinical rotation at a network hospital.
• RNs or new graduates without oncology experience will require Oncology Nurse Residency Program.
• A nurse who is returning to the acute care setting after five or more years may be required to provide evidence of successful completion of a refresher course.
• Licensed in the state of Ohio as a Registered Nurse
• Successful completion of a Chemotherapy/Biotherapy administration course if working in an infusion center by the end of orientation or prior to hire.
• BLS certification

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in nursing preferred
• Oncology experience preferred
• OCN certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process in providing nursing care to patients in all settings in collaboration with other health care providers.
• Accountable for his/her own professional development and practice within the scope of care defined by law.
• Acts as a patient advocate for the delivery of safe care including delegation of care and participation in performance and practice improvement activities.
• Provides quality nursing care to patients experiencing hematological/oncological treatments and disease management including knowledge and skills to provide cancer care treatments safely and effectively.
• Possesses and develops understanding of the oncologic process and oncologic emergencies.
• Knowledgeable to instruct patients and their support persons about disease, symptom management and treatment as well as advocate for their needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees