REGISTERED NURSE in Craig

This is a Full Time Position in Infusion. Compensation Range: $33.58 to $50.38 hourly/paid bi-weekly. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, Paid Time Off. Position Classification: Non-Exempt.

Essential Functions And Basic Duties

• Infusion-based IV and oral therapy, including chemotherapy.
• Monitors patients receiving IV infusions, including pre-infusion triage.
• Recognises and addresses patients’ psychological and physical needs.
• Reviews patient labs for appropriateness of therapy.
• Ability to perform full patient assessment along with proper documentation.
• Demonstrates ability to start IVs, access ports, and maintain central lines within scope of practice.
• Ability to assess every patient for potential reactions and side effects of infusions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency and routine equipment and procedures.
• Uses complete discretion when discussing patient information in accordance to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Ability to use safety devices as prescribed by the organisation.
• Provides patient education and treatment instruction, ensuring patients and families understand diagnoses, care plans, medications, symptom management, and follow-up requirements to promote safe and effective outcomes.
• Performs oncology triage, assessing patient symptoms and treatment-related side effects, prioritising care needs, providing clinical guidance, and coordinating timely interventions in collaboration with the oncology care team.
• Coordinates referrals to outside medical facilities when necessary, facilitating continuity of care by arranging appointments, transferring medical records, and communicating with external providers to ensure appropriate follow-up and specialty services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Organisation-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, And Responsibilities

• Demonstrates full commitment to the CHOICE values of MRH and consistently represents the organisation in a positive, professional manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication, fostering positive working relationships with patients, staff, and vendors.
• Adheres to the MRH attire and dress code in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Exhibits initiative and self-motivation; maintains a consistent level of productivity and manages time and responsibilities effectively.
• Completes all required annual education, training, in-services, and licensure/certification updates; actively participates in departmental and organisational meetings or reviews meeting minutes as required.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work punctually and completes assigned duties within established timeframes.
• Actively contributes to departmental and organisation-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining adherence to departmental, hospital, state, and federal standards and policies.
• Follows all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age (21 for positions requiring driving, with a valid driver’s license).
• Must be legally authorised to work in the United States.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
• Must complete an Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment.

Education, Licensure(s), and Certification(s)

• Current, active Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact RN license.
• Current, active Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Card (or be obtained within ninety (90) days of hire).
• Current, active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or be obtained within ninety (90) days of hire).
• Current, active Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (or be obtained within ninety (90) days of hire).

Experience Required

• Two (2) years of nursing experience in a comparable setting.

Experience Preferred

• Infusion experience.
• Chemotherapy experience.