Paducah, KY, 42002, USA
5 days ago
RN Outpatient Infusion Paducah, KY
At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. **Mercy Health** **About Us** As 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 Health** **Job 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 status + Implementing clinical nursing interventions + Having a highly diverse medical skillset + Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes + Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment **Essential Functions:** + Conducts and analyzes initial and ongoing patient assessment, creates plan of care, implements treatments and evaluates treatment effectiveness + Restores, supports, promotes, rehabilitates, or palliates to maintain the physiologic, psychologic and psychosocial stability of patients across the lifespan + Administers chemotherapy and other medication, starts IV's, transfuses blood and blood products and performs therapeutic phlebotomies + Anticipates and responds with confidence and adapts to rapidly changing patient conditions + Assists in creating an environment that promotes educational growth opportunities for nursing peers + Other duties as assigned **Education:** + Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing **Certifications:** + Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) + Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association + ONS 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) Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with: Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans Prescription drug coverage Flexible spending accounts Life insurance w/AD&D Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible Paid time off Educational Assistance And much more *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status All 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 Employers, 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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