RN Outpatient Infusion

Company: Mercy Health
Location: Paducah
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy HealthMercy HealthAbout UsAs a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.Registered Nurse (RN) - Infusion - Lourdes Mercy HealthJob Summary:The Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient statusImplementing clinical nursing interventionsHaving a highly diverse medical skillsetDeveloping and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomesEnsuring a safe and therapeutic environmentEssential Functions:Conducts and analyzes initial and ongoing patient assessment, creates plan of care, implements treatments and evaluates treatment effectivenessRestores, supports, promotes, rehabilitates, or palliates to maintain the physiologic, psychologic and psychosocial stability of patients across the lifespanAdministers chemotherapy and other medication, starts IV's, transfuses blood and blood products and performs therapeutic phlebotomiesAnticipates and responds with confidence and adapts to rapidly changing patient conditionsAssists in creating an environment that promotes educational growth opportunities for nursing peersOther duties as assignedEducation:Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in NursingCertifications:Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart AssociationONS Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy Certification (required within 6 months of hire)Experience:One (1) year of medical/surgical or oncology experience (preferred, not required)Training:EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required)Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife insurance w/AD&DEmployer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much more*Benefits offerings vary according to employment statusScheduled Weekly Hours:40Work Shift:Days (United States of America)Department:OP Infusion Therapy-LMP - LourdesAll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com

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