St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Registered Nurse (R.N.) delivers nursing care for patients across their life span, and through the nursing process, assesses plans, implements, and documents the effects of care. Works cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice. These nursing functions of the R.N. are carried out according to the Pennsylvania Nurse Practice Act, Hospital Policy, the hospital Mission Statement, and the Philosophy of the Department of Nursing. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs an assessment of all assigned patients, prior to therapy as well as an ongoing assessment during treatment. Demonstrates knowledge of bladder chemotherapy and administration of agents intravesically if a requirement to meet patient care needs. Demonstrates knowledge of administration and handling of antineoplastic medications and biological modifiers. Provide comprehensive clinical therapeutic infusion services to patients in a controlled medical setting. Implements, evaluates and documents patient care interventions and effectiveness in accordance with care plan Demonstrates knowledge of procedure performed and is able to assist physician as indicated. Proficient in the maintenance and care of peripherally inserted central catheters and all venous access devices. Demonstrates an awareness of unit budget. Functions as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers, and students. Takes an active role in unit-based CQI. Participates in identifying unit needs and supports unit goals and objectives. Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements. Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external). Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety. OTHER FUNCTIONS: Other related duties as assigned. May be required to float to Network Infusion Centers sites as scheduled/needed. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 8 hours per day; 4 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, push, and carry objects up to 10 lbs. frequently lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs. Transport patients weighing up to 400 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and or stretcher with assistance when appropriate. Consistently pull up, bend, crouch, kneel, and climb. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Occasional crawling. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Frequently finger and handle objects. Occasionally firmly grasp, twist, and turn objects with hands and fingers. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to normal conversation, high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color, and peripheral vision, depth, perception, and visual monotony (e.g. computer screen). SUPERVISION (RECEIVED BY AND/OR GIVEN TO): Director, Infusion & Oncology Support Services and/or Clinical Coordinator Directs care delivered by ancillary personnel COMMUNICATIONS: Must be able to communicate with other departments, patients, families, the community and the medical staff. QUALIFICATIONS) (MINIMUM) EDUCATION: Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania or seek Pennsylvania licensure through reciprocity. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Successful completion of BLS Basic computer skills, preferred. Within 6 months of employment will take the Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Course with successful completion of post-test. (Can not administer chemotherapy until this course is completed.) WORK SCHEDULE: Days with hours varying based on the needs of the department. PRN BASED ON UNIT NEEDS FLOATING WITHIN NETWORK INFUSION PRN Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 20,000 employees providing services at 15 campuses and 300 outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $3.5 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Fortune/Merative 11 times total and eight years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. SLUHN has been named a Top Workplaces 2023 by the Morning Call. In addition, St. Luke’s has been named a Top Workplace nationally, in the Philadelphia region, and in New Jersey. St. Luke’s is the ONLY healthcare institution in Pennsylvania and the third-highest ranked healthcare entity in the nation to be deemed a Top Workplace in 2023. In 2023, St. Luke’s was named one of America’s Best Employers for Women by Forbes. St. Luke’s was the only employer in the Lehigh Valley to be named to the list and was one of only two healthcare employers in Pennsylvania to receive the designation. St. Luke’s University Health Network is the top-ranked Lehigh Valley-based employer in Forbes Magazine’s ranking of employers in Pennsylvania. Learn More Here.