RN Infusion Therapy - Beckley, WV, United States - LifePoint Hospitals

Description

Raleigh General Hospital


Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do.

Raleigh General Hospital is a 300-bed facility caring for nearly 13,000 patients each year with over 50,000 being treated in our emergency room.

We offer a wide range of surgical services as well as specialty programs including Cardiac CTA, Digital Mammography, and Trauma Services.

Where We Are:
Beckley is an ideal place to live and boasts many scenic, cultural, and recreational opportunities.

From restaurants and breweries to art galleries and unique attractions, Beckley is an outdoor playground with something for all tastes.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Educational assistance and tuition assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional development opportunities and CE assistance
• And much more...

Position Summary:

The Infusion Therapy Registered Nurse promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for ambulatory patients receiving intermittent infusion of fluids for hydration, medications such as antibiotics, rheumatoid arthritis medications, Chrons disease medications, ulcerative colitis medications, iron deficiency anemia medications, and autoimmune disorder medications.

Essential Functions:
Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.

Documents patient care given.

Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition and ambulation.

Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychological support needs.

Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition and circumstances.

Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Obtains access, draws labs, and maintains PICC and ports.

To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.


Reports to:
Director of Endoscopy


Minimum Education:
Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program.


Required Skills:

Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) - to be obtained within 30 days

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - to be obtained within 6 months


Required Licenses:
[West Virginia, United States] Other

Current registered nurse licensure.


Required Skills:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.


EEOC Statement:

Raleigh General Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran