RN, Registered Nurse - Outpatient Infusion

About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN), within the scope of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, will provide care in an atmosphere sensitive to each person’s physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. The Staff RN is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of Mount Carmel Health System.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care for an assigned group of patients, utilizing evidence-based practice;
• Aids provider with patient assessment, examinations and treatments;
• Performs basic medical procedures under the supervision of a provider, including set up of procedures;
• Administers medications under the direction of the provider, according to the organization’s standards, policies, procedures, and/or guidelines;
• Aids in emergency situations under the direction of the provider;
• Thoroughly educates and explains procedures to patients and family members (diagnosis, disease process etc.);
• Documents accurately and completely pertinent assessments, interventions and outcomes for patients in accordance with documentation standards, policies, procedures and/or guidelines;
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for care provided and documented by other licensed and unlicensed care givers as appropriate.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing;
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio;
• Current BLS/CPR;
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage patient care, including delegation to and supervision of other members of the patient care team;
• Basic computer skills required; prior experience using an EMR for charting preferred.

Qualifications

• Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.