Registered Nurse (RN) - Consultative - Paducah Cancer Center
Paducah, Kentucky
Posted Sep 9
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Mercy Health
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As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Registered Nurse (RN) – Infusion – Paducah Cancer Center
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Summary
The Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:
- Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
- Implementing clinical nursing interventions
- Having a highly diverse medical skillset
- Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
- Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment
Essential Functions
- Conducts and analyzes initial and ongoing patient assessment, creates plan of care, implements treatments and evaluates treatment effectiveness
- Restores, supports, promotes, rehabilitates, or palliates to maintain the physiologic, psychologic and psychosocial stability of patients across the lifespan
- Administers chemotherapy and other medication, starts IV's, transfuses blood and blood products and performs therapeutic phlebotomies
- Anticipates and responds with confidence and adapts to rapidly changing patient conditions
- Assists in creating an environment that promotes educational growth opportunities for nursing peers
- Other duties as assigned
Education
- Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing
Certifications
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support acceptable in lieu of BLS)
- ONS Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy Certification (required within 6 months of hire)
Experience
- One (1) year of medical/surgical or oncology experience (preferred, not required)
Training
- EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required)
As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
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“One (1) year of medical/surgical or oncology experience (preferred, not required)” · from this posting
Requirements
- Patient treatment planning
- Patient care outcome improvement
- Direct patient care
- Care plan evaluation
- Nursing
- Injectable medication administration
- Health savings account
- Electronic health records (EHR) management
Place
- City
- Paducah, Kentucky
- Median rent
- $834/mo
- Local household income
- $49,915/yr
- Metro price level
- 14% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Paducah area index 86.1, where 100 is the national average.
Paducah sits where the Tennessee and Ohio Rivers meet in western Kentucky, blending small-town warmth with a creative streak—known as Quilt City USA for its National Quilt Museum. A revitalized riverfront downtown gives out-of-state RNs a low-key, community-oriented home base.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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You are weighing Mercy Health in the Maumee, Ohio area—part of a large Catholic ministry that runs hospitals across Ohio and Kentucky. On the floor you may see Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma, STEMI, and comprehensive stroke…
On your path
Oncology is a specialty you move into. Chemo cards are the working credential; infusion hires in too.
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