Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse – Infusion Oncology to provide culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care in a clinical setting. This role supports the Mercyhealth nursing mission, practice values, and strategic plan. The position may involve variable shifts, weekends, holidays, and/or on-call hours, with responsibilities that may include floating to various units based on organizational needs and clinical competency.
Key Responsibilities
- Utilize the nursing process and critical thinking in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to deliver patient care
- Perform patient assessments, care planning, interventions, and evaluations
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies, procedures, standards of care, and state laws/practice acts
- Ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation in compliance with system and entity standards
- Develop, initiate, and execute individualized patient care plans as prescribed by physicians and hospital policy
- Provide patient and family education tailored to their level of understanding
- Participate in department or unit performance improvement activities, including shared governance initiatives
- Offer clinical expertise and guidance to other units/departments in support of longitudinal patient care plans
- Manage complex situations, delegate appropriately, and escalate concerns through the proper chain of command
- Positively influence the professional and organizational environment through collaboration and shared governance
- Engage in personal and professional development, including evidence-based practice guideline development or revision
- Support and participate in peer review and peer feedback opportunities
- Maintain timely patient flow in clinic and ambulatory settings, respond to patient calls, and perform telephone triage
Required Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state
- Strong clinical competency in oncology and infusion therapy
- Excellent critical thinking, communication, and patient care skills
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and on-call hours
Preferred Qualifications (if any)
- Prior experience in oncology or infusion nursing
- Familiarity with shared governance and performance improvement initiatives
Certifications (if any)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (preferred)
- Oncology Nursing Certification (preferred)