RN-Infusion / Specialty -Cancer Care, Kisker

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MO-SSM Health Outpatient Surgery Center - Kisker Road

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

EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location : Illinois

Anticoagulation

Therapy Management Certification - University of Southern Indiana College of Nursing and Health Professions

State of Work Location : Missouri

Anticoagulation

Therapy Management Certification - University of Southern Indiana College of Nursing and Health Professions

State of Work Location : Oklahoma

Anticoagulation

Therapy Management Certification - University of Southern Indiana College of Nursing and Health Professions

State of Work Location : Wisconsin

Anticoagulation

Therapy Management Certification - University of Southern Indiana College of Nursing and Health Professions

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Department :

3802030128 Infusion Center OPC-K

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Benefits :

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave

we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options :

our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage

we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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