RN - Infusion Clinic Job at South Peninsula Hospital
STARTING SALARY: Pay depends on experience, for example; $40.73 - $43.23/hr for 0-4 years,10 years of experience is $47.27, 20 years of experience is $52.51, and higher for more years of experience. PLUS evening, night and weekend shift differentials.
POSITION PURPOSE:
Delivery of age-specific, direct patient care. The specific nature of this position includes safe care and delivery of chemotherapeutic agents ordered by a physician to patients in the treatment of their disease processes. The Infusion/OP RN will be responsible for facilitating care and developing the scheduling of outpatient procedures and providing infusions to select patient groups.
This Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to patients utilizing the Nursing Process, within the framework of standards for nursing practice as established by the Alaska State Board of Nursing, the American Nurses Association, The Oncology Nurses Society, and departmental policies and procedures.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
The RN is accountable for the delivery of quality and safe care to patients and families, following the nursing process in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act. The RN is responsible for the assessment, treatment, and care for adult oncology patients and infusion patients. The RN must be competent to access and analyze patient information and history with an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional/psychosocial, spiritual, and chronological maturation process. RN accepts and promotes professional development as an integral part of nursing practice. The RN performs all duties in a manner that supports the team concept, collaborative caring and reflects the philosophy of the Emergency & Outpatient Services Department, and the mission of South Peninsula Hospital.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited / approved School of Nursing.
- Licensure: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska.
- Certification: Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Experience: One to two years Registered Nurse experience. One to three years infusion and chemotherapy experience preferred.
- English Language: Must be able to read, write and speak English clearly.
- Other qualifications: Schedule varies to meet department needs.
- Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks, and work with a variety of health care team members effectively.
ENVIRONMENT:
South Peninsula Hospital (SPH) is a combined 22-bed critical access hospital and 28-bed long term care facility located at the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula.
Homer, Alaska, is a seaside town nestled on the shores of beautiful Kachemak Bay, offering breathtaking views of glaciers, mountains and wildlife. If you are looking for community, adventure, culture, scenery or solitude, you'll find all of that and more here!
We offer highly competitive wages and benefits including: health/dental/vision/life insurance, 403b retirement plan, health and wellness reimbursement, loan forgiveness, generous paid leave and relocation bonus (for applicable applicants). Apply today!
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