Infusion Center Registered Nurse - Part Time

Rivers Health is seeking a Part-time Registered Nurse for the Infusion Center.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.

The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.

• Performs initial assessment of patient.
• Formulates a plan of care and nursing diagnosis based on the

assessment. Considers emotional and spiritual as well as physical

health.

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for overall quality of

patient care.

• Ensures patient care is given according to the proficiency level of

personnel while retaining accountability for duties delegated.

• Respects patient privacy rights and values of individual patients

and provides care accordingly.

• Provides guidance to all personnel in their respective duties.
• Ensures cleaning, stocking, and quality control duties are

accomplished.

• Ensures equipment needed to provide quality care is

available. Ensures any malfunctioning equipment is labeled

appropriately and sent to Biomed.

• Performs on-going nursing assessments. Utilizes assessment data to

plan, revise and update patient plan of care.

• Participates in on-going evaluation of employees.
• Keeps Unit Coordinator/Supervisor, Patient Care Supervisors and/or

Risk Manager apprised of special concerns regarding quality, cost

effective care, and risk management issues.

• Completes all annual competencies.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.
• Complies with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies and

Procedures and Personnel Employee Handbook.

• Performs nursing care in a safe and timely manner according to

hospital policies, procedures and philosophy.

• Accurate documentation of care.
• Provides patient education and discharge planning in collaboration

with other disciplines.

• Assists with orientation of new employees.
• Assures emergency equipment and supplies are available.
• Assumes responsibility for safe-guarding medications and narcotics.

Safely administers medications with appropriate monitoring.

• Must be able to cross-train to other units.
• Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.
• Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration. Participates in

unit meetings.

• Participates in quality improvement activities including serving on

quality improvement teams.

Requirements

• EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING: Graduate of a school of nursing with current WV license.
• BCLS required.

WORK EXPERIENCE

One (1) year nursing experience preferred in area assigned.