Registered Nurse - OP Infusion Center bei FMOLHS

Organizational Expectations

• Represents the organization positively and professionally
• Fosters a culture of safety through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention practices
• Upholds hospital standards for a clean, quiet, and positive patient environment
• Stays current with best practices, trends, and developments within the scope of the role
• Adheres to infection-control policies, medication protocols, and controlled substance regulations
• Engages in continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Complies with organizational policies, professional standards, and confidentiality regulations
• Provides excellent customer service aligned with the organization’s Vision, Mission, and Values
• Follows professional, hospital, federal, state, local, and accrediting body standards (e.g., TJC)

Essential Functions

• Delivers top-tier nursing care by planning, organizing, and overseeing patient care activities
• Develops and implements individualized patient care plans
• Assigns nursing tasks based on staff skill levels
• Assess patient conditions, monitor vital signs, and recognize adverse reactions or complications during infusion treatments.
• Identifies challenges and supports staff in resolving them
• Cultivates a supportive work environment that promotes staff growth and satisfaction
• Executes physicians’ orders accurately and promptly
• Administers medications, chemotherapy and IV solutions with precision while following established protocols.
• Ensures thorough and accurate documentation and reporting
• Maintains availability of necessary supplies and equipment
• Contributes to planning and implementing improvements
• Participates in hospital safety and infection-control initiatives
• Remains composed and resourceful during emergencies
• Assists with staff orientation and in-service training
• Supports unit and department performance improvement efforts
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans, potential side effects, and post-infusion care.
• Perform venipuncture and demonstrate proficiency in IV insertion and management of vascular access devices (e.g., PICC lines, ports).
• Ensure proper handling, preparation, and disposal of infusion medications and equipment in compliance with safety standards.
• Helps review and update policies and procedures
• Protects patient privacy and confidentiality
• Demonstrates initiative, concern, and adherence to hospital policies
• Maintains punctuality, efficiency, and minimal absences
• Builds strong relationships with nursing staff, physicians, other departments, and visitors

Functional Demands

• Involves extended periods of standing, walking, or sitting
• Requires lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance
• Includes transferring and repositioning patients
• Involves reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching for patient care
• Demands visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity for essential duties
• Requires ability to thrive in a fast-paced, stressful environment
• Must pass all required health and screening tests
• Work environment is clean and well-lit but may involve exposure to unpleasant sights, odors, stress, hazardous agents, or infectious diseases, requiring sound judgment on precautions
• May experience temperature variations and limited exposure to chemicals or substances
• Hours may be irregular or extended due to emergencies. May require occasional flexibility to stay later based on patient scheduling needs
• Involves direct contact with blood/body fluids, requiring universal precautions and use of provided personal protective equipment

• Experience: Minimum of one year as an RN required; oncology and chemotherapy experience preferred. Selected candidate must obtain Chemo/Bio certification within one year if not already certified. OCN certification welcomed
• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing school
• Skills: Ability to assess and address patients’ unique needs based on medical conditions, age (adolescents to geriatric), and planned procedures; strong judgment in patient care delivery; excellent verbal and written communication; ability to perform in high-stress settings; current CPR certification; occasional overtime may be required
• Licensure: Current Mississippi RN license; BLS certification required