What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff RN - East Infusion - PRN position at Erlanger?
Job Summary:
A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient in the Infusion Center.
Education:
Required:
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
De-escalation training if Applicable.
Preferred:
NA
Experience:
Required:
One to two years' clinical and IV therapy experience required..
Preferred:
Oncology experience
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee, BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.
The Nurse Licensure Compact will not change how to obtain or renew Tennessee license. However, the Tennessee nursing license will be a single state license for Tennessee Residents or non-compact state residents. Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.
Preferred:
National Chemotherapy Administration Certification
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
Department Position Summary:.
The RN is responsible for the administration of chemotherapy, antibiotics, blood products, other infusion therapy products and procedures needed for the oncology patient in an out patient setting. Further, contributes to nursing and the Medical Center through support of philosophy and objectives and education efforts. Infusion Center staff report directly to the Infusion Staff Leader who reports to the Nurse Director.
The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills lab, or discussed verbally or written. Competency can also be evaluated by a formal peer review process and/or by self assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated.
Erlanger East Chattanooga, TNStaff RN - East Infusion - PRN
Standard Hours
Temporary
A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient in the Infusion Center.
Education:
Required:
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
De-escalation training if Applicable.
Preferred:
NA
Experience:
Required:
One to two years' clinical and IV therapy experience required..
Preferred:
Oncology experience
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee, BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.
The Nurse Licensure Compact will not change how to obtain or renew Tennessee license. However, the Tennessee nursing license will be a single state license for Tennessee Residents or non-compact state residents. Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.
Preferred:
National Chemotherapy Administration Certification
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
Department Position Summary:.
The RN is responsible for the administration of chemotherapy, antibiotics, blood products, other infusion therapy products and procedures needed for the oncology patient in an out patient setting. Further, contributes to nursing and the Medical Center through support of philosophy and objectives and education efforts. Infusion Center staff report directly to the Infusion Staff Leader who reports to the Nurse Director.
The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills lab, or discussed verbally or written. Competency can also be evaluated by a formal peer review process and/or by self assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated.
Erlanger East Chattanooga, TNStaff RN - East Infusion - PRN
Standard Hours
Temporary