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Infusion RN

CHI Saint Joseph London

#Registered Nurse #BLS #CPR #Patient Care #Healthcare #Triage #BSN #Oncology #Clinical Assessment #IV Therapy #ADN #Chemotherapy

Other On Site 2-5 yrs$32 - $46 / HOURPosted 3 days agoCloses Jun 9

Location

London, Kentucky

Salary

$32 - $46 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Infusion Nurse administers IV therapies and chemotherapy while monitoring patients for complications and managing cancer-related side effects. They are responsible for performing nursing assessments, educating patients, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver oncology care.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school and hold a Kentucky Registered Nurse license and BLS-CPR certification. A Cancer Chemotherapy Provider certification is required within 90 days, and BSN completion is required within a specified timeframe for ADN hires.

associate degreebachelor degreeMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentPatient EducationCare CoordinationTriageOncology NursingClinical AssessmentIntravenous TherapyChemotherapy AdministrationSterile Protocols

Job description

Where You’ll Work Welcome to Saint Joseph London, a 150-bed regional hospital founded in 1926.
Located on a 52 acre healing environment, Saint Joseph London offers private patient rooms that overlook a small lake and healing garden and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for five years in a row (2020-2024).
CHI Health Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-proﬁt, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people.
With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.
Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As an Infusion Nurse, you will administer intravenous (IV) therapies and medications, ensuring safe and effective patient care delivery.Every day you will assess needs, manage infusion devices, meticulously prepare and administer medications, educate patients, and monitor for complications.To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional clinical assessment, precise technical proficiency, compassionate communication, and adherence to sterile and safety protocols.
Assumes responsibility for acquiring knowledge and skills necessary for patient care in the oncology setting.
Provides direct nursing care for specified patients, including appropriate supportive care and administration of chemotherapy, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements, and other oncology treatments as prescribed in compliance with current policies and procedures.
Performs nursing assessments and triage of patient care needs for new and ongoing patients determining the need for standard, urgent or emergent interventions.
Utilizes oncology nurse driven protocols to manage cancer related side effects.
Evaluates progress towards attainment of desired patient outcomes.
Implements and/or modifies plan of care using assessment data, standards of care and evidence based practice inclusive of nursing care coordination, appropriate patient and family education related to the disease and treatment.
Facilitates interdisciplinary partnership in patient care.
Integrates ethical provisions in nursing practice and delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights.
Job Requirements Required Graduate of an accredited school or nursing, upon hire Registered Nurse: KY, upon hire and Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and Cancer Chemotherapy Provider, within 90 Days BSN Requirement: Effective 04/01/2026, all ADN prepared RN hires are required to obtain their BSN degree within five (5) years of their start date.
Individuals must enroll in and begin participating in a BSN program within two (2) years of their start date.