RN PRN-Merle M. Mahr Cancer Center Outpatient Infusion
About The Position
The Infusion RN in the Merle M. Mahr Cancer Center provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing chemotherapy and other infusion therapies in an outpatient setting. This role involves patient assessment, education, administration of chemotherapy, monitoring for adverse reactions, and coordination of care with the oncology team. Work is performed in accordance with Kentucky regulations for Registered Nurses, established hospital standards, patient care services department/unit structure, process and outcome standards, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and the philosophy, goals and objectives of the hospital, nursing and education services.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
- Kentucky State Board of Nursing or compact license as Registered Nurse
- BLS required
- 1 year of experience
Nice To Haves
- Oncology Certification (OCN) through the Oncology Nursing Society preferred
- In lieu of OCN, 12 oncology specific CNE’s are required annually
- Palliative Care education required annually as assigned
Responsibilities
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Administration of chemotherapy
- Monitoring for adverse reactions
- Coordination of care with the oncology team
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
