• Clin Nurse II

    Covenant Health Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN)


    Overview

     

    Registered Nurse, Infusion Services at Oak Ridge

     

    Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

     

    Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm with occasional odd hours.

     

    Overtime and or floating to other locations may occasionally be required.

    Thompson Oncology Group Overview:

    As a member of Covenant Health (http://www.covenanthealth.com/) and Thompson Cancer Survival Center (http://www.thompsoncancer.com/) , Thompson Oncology Group is part of the region’s largest cancer-fighting network, with more imaging centers, more board-certified physicians and surgeons, and more cancer and radiation centers closer to where you call home. All Thompson Oncology Group practices are committed to excellence and ongoing quality improvement.

     

    Thompson Oncology Group (TOG) is a leader in medical oncology services and provides patients access to all proven, drug-based treatments and the latest clinical trial medicines. Our team of board-certified, fellowship-trained medical oncologists and certified advanced practice providers deliver on-site care and treatment, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy, at affiliated infusion centers throughout our region.

    Position Summary:

    Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines.Administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, iron preparations and IV fluids. Accessing implanted ports, starting peripheral IVs. Assessing patient for side effects and drug reactions.

     

    Recruiter:Sandra Simmons ||[email protected]

    Responsibilities

    + Correlates patient history and support systems within hospital care/nursing home care.

    + Assesses learning needs of patient and family.

    + Develops and initiates plan of care, involving patient and family.

    + Recommends interventions.

    + Evaluates plan of care.

    + Resolves problems regarding moderately complex issues without oversight or supervision.

    + Demonstrates willingness to precept employees/students as directed. Reviews clinical performance of preceptee with unit leader or clinical instructor.

    + Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.

    + Supervises LPNs, Nursing Assistants, HUCs, Techs, and sitters.

    + Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Education:

    None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

    Minimum Experience:

    Must possess at least one (1) year of professional nursing experience.

    Licensure Requirement:

    Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN licensure. CPR required.

     

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    Job Title CLIN NURSE II

    ID 4284214

    Facility Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

     

    Department Name INFUSION SVS AT OR