Infusion RN Full-Time

Principal Functions:

Functions under general supervision and direction of the Nursing Director, Charge Nurse and/or the Chief Nursing Officer to plan, direct, and evaluates total patient care and to assume management responsibilities as delegated, in accordance with established policy and philosophy. Assesses the needs of patients and initiates, implements and evaluates individualized plans of care. Maintains satisfactory relations with other departments and nursing units. Participates in all phases of education, maintenance of records, and upgrading of policies, procedures, and skills of personnel.

Position Duties:

1. Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients in the outpatient setting.

2. Assesses patient’s condition based upon observation and/or interview of patient, physician’s diagnosis, laboratory findings and other pertinent information.

3. Evaluates patient’s response to nursing care and modifies or revises treatment plans, and/or contacts physicians as circumstances require.

4. Renders professional nursing care including administering medications and initiating and maintaining intravenous fluids and blood products according to hospital policy and procedures. Understands the pharmacology and recognizes the side effects of medications administered. Performs lab draws and reports findings to appropriate personnel.

1. Responsible to perform Point of Care testing as assigned and trained, maintain competency for testing and quality control procedures. Reports lab results and documents in the patient chart. Collects Blood samples for laboratory testing according to lab procedures.

6. Performs both complex and routine treatments as prescribed by physicians or as warranted by patient’s condition.

7. Observes and evaluates patient’s symptoms, progress and reactions to treatments and mediations. Takes corrective actions as indicated.

8. Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.

9. Admits, and discharges patients.

10. Instructs patients and family members regarding treatments, and nursing plans in order to allay apprehensions.

11. Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting. Reports patient’s condition, medications given and treatments administered and informs physician of appropriate patient information.

12. Demonstrates and maintains competency in nursing skills and knowledge. Demonstrates age appropriate competency skills and knowledge, displays ability to perform skills specific to patient population identified in unit specific skills list(s).

13. Displays ability to perform skills specific to patient population identified in outpatient specific skill list(s).

14. Participates in hospital safety programs. Responsible for knowing the lifting requirements of the job and requesting assistance when appropriate.

15. Keeps Nursing Director, Charge Nurse and/or Chief Nursing Officer informed of patients, needs, and problems on the nursing unit.

16. Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures. Observes and supports hospital policy, mission statement, and vision. Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures.

1. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books; journals and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences, etc.
2. Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality. Assures protection and privacy of health information as attained through written, electronic or oral disclosures.

19. Displays concern and initiative. Is resourceful and calm in emergencies.

20. Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences, according to Unity’s attendance policy.

21. Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.

1. Seeks guidance and remains knowledgeable of, and complies with, all applicable federal and state laws, as well as hospital polices that apply to assigned duties.
2. Complies with hospital expectations regarding ethical behavior and standards of conduct.
3. Complies with federal and hospital requirements in the areas of protected health information and patient privacy.

Education: Registered nurse in the state of Indiana.

Experience: Prefer one (1) year of RN experience. Prefer experience in Ambulatory Care Nursing.

Licensure: Currently licensed in the State of Indiana as a Registered Nurse. CPR, ACLS certification, and ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy certification within 180 days of hire.

Skills: Excellent verbal communication skills necessary in order to instruct and comfort patients and their families. Maintain effective contacts with a variety of Hospital Personnel. Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on assigned unit/department.

Working Conditions:

The employee may be exposed to blood borne pathogens, infectious diseases, and other hazardous wastes, (i.e. Hepatitis, Aids, Tuberculosis, Chemotherapy). Proper precautions will be taught and provided by the hospital. The position requires a considerable amount of walking, stooping, pulling, lifting, feeling, hearing, and repetitive motions. Ability to move quickly in response to physician and patient needs, to stand for long periods, occasional overhead and low reaching, and to exert force of up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 20 lbs. frequently and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Patient care activities may require the ability to lift of up to 30 lbs. constantly, up to 40 lbs. occasionally and up to 100 lbs. rarely.

Miscellaneous

Seeks guidance and remains knowledgeable of, and complies with, all applicable federal and state laws as well as regulations and hospital policies that apply to assigned duties. Complies with hospital expectations regarding ethical behavior and standards of conduct. Complies with federal and hospital requirements in the areas of protected health information and patient privacy. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required in the hospital's sole discretion.