RN - Ellis Fischel Ambulatory Infusion Unit - PRN
About The Position
MU Health Care is seeking a registered nurse to join the Ambulatory Infusion Unit at the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center. The role administers treatments to oncology patients and provides support while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote patient satisfaction. It calls for empathy, resilience, clinical expertise, strong communication skills, and a thorough understanding of medications. The position is PRN, on-site, and scheduled during Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The facility is Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, Missouri. Base pay is $33.75 per hour.
Requirements
- Missouri Board of Nursing RN license or Nurse Licensure Compact multistate RN license. Compact-state RNs must apply under the new state of residency within 30 days after changing their primary state of residency.
- One year of nursing experience.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Routine contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.
Nice To Haves
- Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification by the Oncology Nursing Society.
- Active CPR.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients' conditions and nursing needs; set goals and prescribe nursing actions to address physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs, including discharge planning.
- Assess, intervene, and reassess patients' self-reported pain or symptoms promptly using an appropriate assessment tool.
- Understand medication actions and side effects, report pertinent information, and educate patients and significant others about medications.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions in achieving goals and intended patient care outcomes.
- Maintain nursing care standards and implement hospital and Nursing Department policies and procedures.
- Participate in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups.
- Report pertinent patient observations and reactions to appropriate personnel and record them accurately and concisely.
- Provide quality patient care and work with a multidisciplinary team to support patient satisfaction.
- Coordinate care with physicians, pharmacists, laboratory staff, and other healthcare providers.
- Communicate treatment plans and updates clearly and promptly with patients, families, and staff.
- Complete unit- or department-specific duties as outlined in department documents, as applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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