RNII Infusion - Chemo

MUSC • Full-time • North Charleston, South Carolina, US • 4d ago

Job Description Summary

The Infusion Nurse in NCE/Hollings Clinics reports to the Unit Manager. Under general supervision, the Infusion Nurse provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000471 CHS - Infusion - North Area (Offsite)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013, with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date. Refer to policy A141 for more details. A minimum of two years of work experience as a registered nurse required.

Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Current Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification issued by Oncology Nursing Society required if independently double-checking chemotherapy.

C)ontinuous = 6-8 hours per shift; (F)requent = 2-6 hours per shift; (I)nfrequent = 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job junctions while standing (C), while sitting (I), while walking (F). Ability to climb stairs (I); work indoors (C); work from elevated areas (I); work in confined/cramped spaces (I); perform job functions from kneeling positions (I); bend at the waist (F); twist at the waist (F); squat and perform job functions(I); perform ‘pinching’ operations (I); and fully use both hands/arms (C). Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (F), ability to fully use both legs (C), Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually.

Ability to lift and carry 50lbs. unassisted (I). Ability to lift/lower objects 50lbs from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (I). Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25lbs (I). Ability to exert up to 50lbs of force (F), examples include: To transfer a 100lb patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50lbs of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20lbs of force is needed to push a 400lb patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25lbs of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain vision 20/40 corrected (C). Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (C). Ability to match or discriminate between colors (C). Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (C). Good peripheral vision capabilities (C). Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (C). Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (C). Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations (C). Ability to work overtime as required (F). Ability to work in a latex safe environment (C)

Computer literacy, ability to work rotating shifts, provide extended leadership coverage as needed, ability to learn and use new processes, tools equipment as required.

Additional Job Description

Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date. Refer to policy A141 for more details. A minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse required. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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