RN Outpatient Infusion

Job Summary

Responsible for rendering professional nursing services, either directly or indirectly, for a defined group of patients according to the hospital’s philosophy of patient care.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 1.
• Provide direct patient care, including examination and treatment under an approved protocol.
• Evaluate outcomes and adjust nursing care processes as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
• 2.
• Utilize the nursing process to implement goal-directed nursing care for a defined group of patients.
• 3.
• Monitor medical condition of assigned patients at all times and report to Resource Nurse or Nurse Leader, Physician or designee, any patient care problems, changes in condition or unexpected occurrences.
• 4.
• Educate patients/family regarding condition, treatment, discharge/transfer planning and follow up examinations if needed.
• Seek feedback from patients/family to evaluate understanding and document.
• 5.
• Perform a variety of nursing skills in compliance with physician orders and established Hospital policies and procedures.
• 6.
• Communicate with physicians and other departments to consult on patient status and to ensure continuity of care.
• 7.
• Respond to cases of fire, disaster or other emergencies in accordance with established procedures.
• 8.
• Maintain patient’s medical records in an orderly manner and document all care provided and significant information, legibly, accurately and completely.
• 9.
• Provide clinical leadership for other staff members and participate in the orientation of new personnel.
• 10.
• Assume resource nurse responsibilities when necessary.
• 11.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program and a minimum of 1 year of job-related experience or equivalent is required.
• BSN preferred.
• RI State Licensure is also required.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification is required.
• The ONS Cancer Basics Course is required within 1 month of hire.
• The ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Administration Certification is required prior to administration of chemotherapy agents and renewal is required every 2 years.
• OCN Certification through ONCC is preferred.
• RN is required to obtain 36 CEUs in oncology care to satisfy the oncology accreditation per cycle.
• If ONC is achieved, the RN will be responsible to maintain the OCN only.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

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