TITLE: RN - Infusion REPORTS TO POSITION: RN Clinical Supervisor of Outpatient Infusion DEPARTMENT: Outpatient Infusion Clinic DATE LAST REVIEWED: August 2022
OUR VISION: Creating Americas healthiest community, together OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Outpatient Infusion Clinic at St. Charles Health System (SCHS) is a specialty infusion service that provides holistic care to our patients.The Outpatient infusion clinic provides infusion services for biologic medications, osteoporosis, and antibiotic therapy. Our team supports our patients in the various stages of their treatments, as well as with referral and follow up processes as needed.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The RN Infusion provides comprehensive infusion services as a member of the health care team in accordance with SCHS mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. Applies standards for professional nursing practice and focuses clinical care to enhance the experience for patients, families, and all others. As a nurse this position will oversee the work of other caregivers that provide specific care to assigned patients(s) throughout the shift, as required under the scope of the RN licensure.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques and applies this knowledge in accordance with SCHS policies and work instructions and within laws and regulations governing nursing practice in the State of Oregon. Assesses the patients condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment. Sets outcomes; implements appropriate nursing actions and collaborates with other disciplines to meet the patients/familys physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs; and evaluates patients progress. Calculates dosages, mixes, and administers medications accurately in accordance with SCHS policies and procedures for medication administration. Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with the SCHSs policies and regulatory agencies. Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests. Collaborates on care, planning and implementation, with Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, PAs, and all other member of the health care team. Demonstrates awareness of and supports St. Charles Health Systems departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities. Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests. Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solution(s) (within scope of practice), and escalates when appropriate. Develops cultural competence and provides appropriate care to patients and family members who belong to diverse cultural backgrounds. Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience. Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient, and caregiver. Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients/customers in a caring way. It includes introducing oneself and stating your purpose,asking the patient their preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine their care goals, active listening, and the skillful use of communication skills (touch, eye contact, etc.). Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects. Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change. Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organizations corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings. Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate. May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.
EDUCATION: Required: As required by license. Preferred: BSN and/or advanced training in specialty infusion.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: Required: Current Oregon RN license. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification. Preferred: Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification required within one (1) year of hire.
EXPERIENCE: Required: One (1) year of clinical experience in intravenous nursing or equivalent background in a specialty infusion setting such as dialysis, home health infusion, or inpatient oncology. Must be proficient in the care, maintenance, and access of central lines, equipment and medication. Preferred: Two (2) years of intravenous nursing including the administration of biotherapy, immunotherapy.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION: Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent SCHS. Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels within SCHS and external customers/clients/potential employees. Strong team working and collaborative skills. Ability to multi-task and work independently. Attention to detail. Excellent organizational skills, written and oral communication and customer service skills, particularly in dealing with stressful personal interactions. Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills. Basic to intermediate ability and experience in computer applications, specifically electronic medical records system, and MS Office. Proficient in insertion of peripheral IVs, accessing, care and maintain of port- a- Caths and PICC lines.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the abilit y to hear normal speech level.
Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers.
Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/ step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level.
Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs.
Never (0%) : Climbing ladder/ step-stool (varies by area) , operation of a motor vehicle.
Ex posure to Elemental Factors
Rarely (10%): Wet/sl ippery area, chemical solution.
Never (0%) : Heat , cold, noise, d ust, vibration, uneven surface.
Blood-Borne P athogen (BBP) Exposure Category
Risk for Exposure to BBP
Schedule Weekly Hours: 40 Caregiver Type: Regular Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Is Exempt Position? No Job Family: NON CONTRACT RN SCMG CLINICS Scheduled Days of the Week: As Scheduled (may include weekends and holidays) Shift Start & End Time: 0800-1700 Create a Job Alert for Similar JobsAbout St. Charles Health System
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