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Registered Nurse - Chemo Infusion
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$69,830 / year median in Mississippi
-3% projected decline
Job Description
General Information Department Chemo Infusion Meridian Position Type Full-Time Shift Day Job
ID 158216
City Meridian State ID Category Nursing - Experienced Description & Requirements Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we! We foster an environment that embraces our employees' unique strengths, experiences and perspectives which drive our exceptional patient-centered care. We strive to build a positive, supportive, and inclusive culture to deliver exceptional patient experiences and create a strong work environment. Our St. Luke's Cancer Institute (SLCI) clinics are dynamic, full-service outpatient hematology/oncology treatment centers offering chemo/bio/and radiation therapies. Patients and their families have trusted St. Luke's Cancer Institute for more than 50 years for advanced, compassionate care. Today we are a network of five cancer centers dedicated to state-of-the-art treatment close to home; patient-centered care and support; cutting-edge research; and community prevention, education, and early detection initiatives. St. Luke's holds a Commission on Cancer (CoC) cancer program accreditation - this is a quality program of the American College of Surgeons which demonstrates a cancer program's commitment to providing high-quality, multidisciplinary, patient-centered cancer care. Our cancer center in Meridian brings our patients medical and radiation oncology specialists, as well as fellowship trained cancer surgeons in areas such as thoracic, hepatobiliary, gynecologic, and urologic oncology.
What You Can Expect:
Full-time (0.9 FTE): day shift - no nights or weekends!
Schedule:
4x9's or 5x8's & 4x8's rotation Rotating holiday schedule: 1 holiday ever 2 years (St. Luke's observes 6 major holidays) Magnet designated Sign-on bonus eligible for new hires! Certification pay available (ex. OCN) The Chemo Infusion RN provides hands-on nursing care for Meridian's oncology population by administering high-risk medications such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy in the Chemotherapy Infusion Center (CIC) Our Meridian CIC location has 15 treatment chairs and 2 injection/CVAD chairs and is open from 0700-1730 Infusions include chemotherapy/biotherapy, blood products, electrolytes, fluids, etc.
Qualifications:
Education:
Nursing Degree Experience:
One (1) + years' RN experience
Licenses/Certifications:
Current RN licensure from the State of Practice AND Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through
American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Health & Safety Institute Preferred:
Oncology experience, OCN certification, and/or
ONS/ONCC
Chemotherapy Immunotherapy certification What's In It For You At St. Luke's, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission - and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals. St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.
•Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.