- Location
- Hamilton, OH, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- Bachelor
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Job Details
Kettering Health Hamilton l Hamilton l Full-time l Days
Responsibilities & Requirements
The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process in providing nursing care to patients in all settings in collaboration with other health care providers. The RN is accountable for his/her own professional development and practice within the scope of care defined by law. Utilizing organizational resources the RN acts as a patient advocate for the delivery of safe care including delegation of care and participation in performance and practice improvement activities. The delivery of nursing care within the Kettering Health Network reflects the missions, vision, values and philosophies, of the organization and nursing departments. The Registered Nurse reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager. The oncology infusion RN provides quality nursing care to patients experiencing hematological/oncological treatments and disease management including knowledge and skills to provide chemotherapy and biotherapy agents safely and effectively. Possesses and develops understanding of the oncologic process and oncologic emergencies. Knowledgeable to instruct patients and their support persons about disease, symptom management and treatment as well as advocate for their needs.
Educational Requirements
· Licensed in the state of Ohio as a Registered Nurse
· Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (NLN or CCNE) if they are a new graduate nurse. New graduates from non-accredited programs may be considered if they had a clinical rotation at a network hospital.
· Bachelor of Science in nursing preferred (must be completed within 5 years of hire). If hired after June of 2010, at KMCS, all other KHN facilities after Jan 2011.
· ONS chemotherapy and Biotherapy administration certification (or obtained within 6months of hire)
· OCN certification highly preferred
· At least year of oncology nursing experience required with preference given to RN’s with oncology clinical experience. Experience with oncology EMR preferred
· A nurse who is returning to the acute care setting after five or more years may be required to provide evidence of successful completion of a refresher course.
· BLS certification
Overview
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.