RN-Infusion/Specialty (H) at SSM Health summary:
As a Registered Nurse specializing in infusion and specialty care, I assess, diagnose, plan, and evaluate the treatment of patients. I work collaboratively with interprofessional teams to address patient needs and implement individualized care plans, ensuring the safe administration of intravenous therapies. My role requires adherence to evidence-based practices and effective communication to manage patient care and monitor their conditions.
It's more than a career, it's a calling.
OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Midwest
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Summary:
Performs the primary functions of a registered nurse in assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of all assigned patients.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supports the care of the patient and assesses and addresses the needs of the patient/family.
- Works collaboratively with other interprofessional team members in resolving patient/family problems, concerns and issues.
- Collaborates with other departments as needed to establish the patient/family treatment plan.
- Individualizes, implements, evaluates or updates the plan of care and patient educational needs regarding vascular access.
- Possesses the ability to complete intravenous insertion and assessment to include peripheral and central line access.
- Utilizes equipment such as point of care ultrasound equipment and intravenous infusion pumps as appropriate.
- Demonstrates proper interpretation of department specific policies and related laboratory results to safely manage specific patient needs.
- Implements, monitors and records patient care and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Takes appropriate actions to unanticipated changes in patient condition.
- Utilizes the Electronic Health Record (EHR) to access treatment and therapy plans.
- Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's scope of service.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
- Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Occasional driving.
- Rare crawling and running.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- And
- Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
- Or
- Anticoagulation Therapy Management Certification - University of Southern Indiana College of Nursing and Health Professions
- Or
- Certified Anticoagulation Care Provider (CACP) - National Certification Board for Anticoagulation Providers (NCBAP)
- Or
- Certified Oncology Nurse (OCN) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
- Or
- Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
- Or
- Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse (CPON) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
- Or
- Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) - Infusion Nurses Certification Corporation (INCC)
- Or
- Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate (ONS/ONCC) - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
- Or
- Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate (ONS/ONCC) - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
- Or
- Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
- Or
- INS Fundamentals of Infusion Therapy (FIT) certification - Infusion Nurses Society (INS)
- Or
- Vascular Access Certification (VA-BC) - Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC)
State of Work Location: Missouri
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- And
- Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
- Or
- Anticoagulation Therapy Management Certification - University of Southern Indiana College of Nursing and Health Professions
- Or
- Certified Anticoagulation Care Provider (CACP) - National Certification Board for Anticoagulation Providers (NCBAP)
- Or
- Certified Oncology Nurse (OCN) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
- Or
- Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
- Or
- Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse (CPON) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
- Or
- Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) - Infusion Nurses Certification Corporation (INCC)
- Or
- Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate (ONS/ONCC) - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
- Or
- Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate (ONS/ONCC) - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
- Or
- Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
- Or
- INS Fundamentals of Infusion Therapy (FIT) certification - Infusion Nurses Society (INS)
- Or
- Vascular Access Certification (VA-BC) - Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC)
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
- And
- Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
- Or
- Anticoagulation Therapy Management Certification - University of Southern Indiana College of Nursing and Health Professions
- Or
- Certified Anticoagulation Care Provider (CACP) - National Certification Board for Anticoagulation Providers (NCBAP)
- Or
- Certified Oncology Nurse (OCN) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
- Or
- Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
- Or
- Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse (CPON) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
- Or
- Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) - Infusion Nurses Certification Corporation (INCC)
- Or
- Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate (ONS/ONCC) - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
- Or
- Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate (ONS/ONCC) - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
- Or
- Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
- Or
- INS Fundamentals of Infusion Therapy (FIT) certification - Infusion Nurses Society (INS)
- Or
- Vascular Access Certification (VA-BC) - Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC)
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- And
- Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
- Or
- Anticoagulation Therapy Management Certification - University of Southern Indiana College of Nursing and Health Professions
- Or
- Certified Anticoagulation Care Provider (CACP) - National Certification Board for Anticoagulation Providers (NCBAP)
- Or
- Certified Oncology Nurse (OCN) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
- Or
- Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
- Or
- Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse (CPON) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
- Or
- Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) - Infusion Nurses Certification Corporation (INCC)
- Or
- Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate (ONS/ONCC) - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
- Or
- Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate (ONS/ONCC) - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
- Or
- Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
- Or
- INS Fundamentals of Infusion Therapy (FIT) certification - Infusion Nurses Society (INS)
- Or
- Vascular Access Certification (VA-BC) - Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC)
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Employee
Department:
3805000087 ONCOLOGY/INFUSION SVCS 6152
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
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Keywords:
Registered Nurse, infusion therapy, oncology nurse, patient care, intravenous insertion, healthcare, nursing practice, vascular access, patient assessment, evidence-based practice
