RN Outpatient Infusion Oncology Outpatient Part-time
MercyOne

Outpatient Infusion RN (IV RN): Oncology

MercyOne Mason City, IA 50401, US

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.
MercyOne North Iowa is the largest provider of health care services in our region, and we are proudly the largest employer in Cerro Gordo County. Our hospital is a private, not-for-profit health care center, licensed for 346 beds, which serves more than 400,000 inpatients and outpatients each year. In addition, MercyOne North Iowa is a teaching institution. We conduct a Family Medicine Residency, Internal Medicine Residency, Cardiology Fellowship, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency and a School of Radiologic Technology. MercyOne North Iowa is a clinical training site for approximately 500 students from 127 different colleges enrolled in programs for medical laboratory, nursing, paramedic, rehabilitation, medical assistants, pastoral services, physicians and many other medical fields.

MercyOne North Iowa Cancer Center

When it comes to cancer care, there’s no substitute for experience. That’s why MercyOne North Iowa Cancer Center offers you the most respected and sophisticated oncology care; including state-of-the-art therapies, personalized medicine and surgery in combination with clinical research and many support services. Our Cancer Center is staffed by highly specialized and caring professionals with numerous years of experience in providing high quality cancer care.
The MercyOne North Iowa Cancer Center is truly unique because it was designed to provide a broad spectrum of necessary treatment services in one, easy-to-access location. Having all of our services in one location means you can coordinate with your entire care team without traveling to several locations to receive outstanding care.

Want to learn more about MercyOne North Iowa Cancer Center? Click here: MercyOne North Iowa Cancer Center

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Clinic RN at our MercyOne North Iowa Cancer Center

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As a IV Registered Nurse at MercyOne, you accept responsibility and accountability for the delivery of care through the use of the nursing process while providing outpatient injections/infusions (including chemotherapy and other anti-cancer drugs, cardiac, and outpatient COVID related infusions) in the designated outpatient infusion areas.  Directs and guides patient and family education.  Cares for all types of infusion patients, including oncology/hematology, cardiac, COVID, and all other outpatient infusions while maintaining professional nursing standards.  Practices nursing within the MercyOne North Iowa professional nursing practice plan

Schedule:

  • Part time 24 hours a week
  • 8:00a-4:30p
  • No Weekends No Holidays

General Requirements:

  • Demonstrates customer service to others as a number one priority and accomplishes this by      integrating Service Excellence into all aspects of the work day, taking responsibility for            service recovery and working for outcomes that delight the customer.
  • Administers chemotherapy and other anti-cancer drugs, cardiac infusions, COVID infusion treatments, and other outpatient infusions/injections with accuracy.  Supports and             promotes a safe environment for patients and staff by following established guidelines.
  • Provides accurate documentation of all outpatient infusion procedures and patient information based on nursing practices and standards in a timely manner.  
  • Assesses patients and identifies common, complex and unusual physical and psychosocial        needs.
  • Guides and directs patient care activities for above indicated population, by utilizing clinical/critical thinking skills and evidence based practice. 
  • Triages patient phone calls and assesses for level of care needed, referring to physicians or       providing nursing intervention as assessment indicates.
  • Provides or facilitates learning opportunities to meet the educational needs of the patient and    family by assessing the learning needs and formulating and initiating a teaching plan to meet    those needs. 
  • Collaborates with members of the inter-disciplinary health care team to achieve desired patient care outcomes.
  • Demonstrates support of departmental and organizational budgets by accurately capturing all   charges generated in the outpatient infusion area.
  • Promotes and maintains positive working relationships in a collegial manner with co-workers, medical staff and personnel of other departments and demonstrates effective communication    skills. Assists others needing help as necessary and displays flexibility in job responsibilities.
  • Adapts positively to the ever-changing health care environment by supporting technology and process changes.  Willing to learn new things, is open to change and maintains a calm positive manner under stressful conditions.
  • Identifies, participates and takes action in activities, which solve problems, promotes better patient care, nursing development and professional growth, and supports process improvement teams, which influence customer satisfaction, clinical outcomes, and financial stability.
  • Participates in achieving the department budget by managing own work hours, flexing and staffing to volumes, keeping OT to a minimum, utilizing supplies appropriately and by continually applying process improvement techniques to eliminate waste in work flows. 
  • Participates in the application of process improvement principles by assisting in development and data collection. Participates in the department’s Culture of Safety/Engagement Action Plan.
  • Attends and participates in department staff huddles and committee meetings.  Participates in peer evaluations and self -evaluation and goal setting.
  • May provide back up for the other RNs to assist the providers in patient care activities such as: consultations, exams, procedures, treatments.  Participates in activities which promote better patient care, nursing development, and professional growth.
  • Develops/reviews departmental policies and procedures, nursing standards of care and practice, etc.
  • Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations.
  • Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.
  • Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development, and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs.
  • Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of MercyOne North Iowa and the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organization’s Mission, Values, and Guiding Behaviors.
  • Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures.  Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment.
  • Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor, manager or department head.

Education:

  • Education Graduate of a program in professional nursing.
  • Current RN license in the state of Iowa.
  • Must complete and successfully pass ACLS certification within 6 months of hire. Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) courses: Cancer Basics and Chemotherapy Biotherapy: Fundamentals of Administration course(s) and successfully complete Chemotherapy Skills Checklists prior to administering chemotherapy
  • After 9 months of employment, must successfully complete the ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate course, and renew every 2 years. 
  • Strongly preferred OCN certification within 2 years of employment as well as having a current ACLS certification, or willing to obtain certification within 6 months of hire AND completing the necessary cardiac dysrhythmias and management courses within 3 months of hire.

Experience: 

  • Chemotherapy and cardiac drug administration experience preferred.
  • A minimum of 4 years of experience in an oncology inpatient or outpatient health care setting preferred.
  • Prefer minimum of 4 years of experience in a health care setting, inpatient, outpatient, home care, hospice or clinic experience, all possess transferable skills or knowledge valuable to the Cancer Center.

         

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. 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.

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