RN Infusion Nurse I - Medicine Multispecialty Center - West County

About this role

Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141

 Scheduled Hours 40

Position Summary Provides direct patient care and education. Provides specialized patient care and education for patients receiving treatments, in a medical office according to established procedures.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Quality and Quantity • Participates in quality improvement activities, to ensure exceptional clinical outcomes. • Demonstrates cost effective work habits by setting priorities and properly managing supplies and equipment. • Provides accurate and complete patient documentation in a timely manner. • Demonstrates safe work habits and is knowledgeable of all related requirements and practices relative to his/her job assignment. • Has the knowledge of growth and development and demonstrates clinical expertise for ages of patients served. Possesses the ability to understand and react effectively to meet the patients’ needs. • Observes professional service commitments; participates in quality management initiatives as assigned. • Has excellent communication skills and is detail oriented.

Job Knowledge • Makes learning an expectation while providing opportunities to acquire the information and competencies needed to meet or exceed customer expectations. • Follows appropriate guidelines in dealing with difficult situations. Displays helpful attitude, listens to concerns, empathizes with situation, apologizes and takes responsibility for action. • Directs and/or provides patient care which may include administering medication, chemotherapy infusions, performing procedures, and monitoring patient status in accordance with approved nursing standards of practice. • Utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating a plan for providing exceptional patient care. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of chemotherapy drugs and supportive therapy for our patients. Incorporates this knowledge of Oncology to customize the care for each of their patients personal care needs. • Provides accurate counsel and education to patients and/or family at an appropriate level of understanding for the patient and/or family member regarding their disease process and symptom management.

Initiative/Innovation • Maintains required skills and competencies and participates in educational programs, staff meetings, skills day, and obtains OCN certification within two years. • Participate in continued professional development, attending educational programs, in-services and meetings as needed. • Involved in committees or projects. • Offers constructive solutions to clinical challenges and process improvement initiatives within the center. • Attends required continuing education classes and/or completes annual competency requirements.

Responsiveness and Accountability • Communicates effectively using positive verbal and nonverbal communication skills with all members of the health care community to ensure optimal patient outcomes and altering plan of care as needed. • Follows AIDET (acknowledge-introduce-duration-explanation-thank you) communication with patient and family members. • Treats visitors and patients with respect and professionalism at all times. Follows established service steps by acknowledging individual, clarifying situation, meeting or exceeding the need and confirming satisfaction.

Dependability/Work Habits • Maintains proper attendance as outlined in the Department of Medical Oncology policies and procedures. Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and adheres to policies regarding rest and meal breaks. • Records work time accurately and properly. • Wears appropriate identification. Demonstrates adherence to grooming/dress policy of department.

Work Relationships • Maintains a working relationship with colleagues and all essential external contacts to promote adequate and appropriate care for patients and high level of service to internal and external physicians. • Follows SBAR (situation-background-assessment-recommendation) communication with the medical team. • Works with clinical nurse coordinators and physicians on development and selection of appropriate patient interventions. • Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal relationships with supervisors, co-workers, physicians and employees of other departments. Displays a helpful, positive attitude at all times. Follows established service steps by acknowledging individual, clarifying situation, meeting or exceeding the need and confirming satisfaction. • Initiates and maintains professional relationships with patients and their families. Able to adapt and provide support in diverse situations dealing with patient and family dynamics as they struggle with the diagnosis of cancer.

Planning and Organization • Takes action and makes decisions required to meet or exceed customer expectations in a way that minimizes risk to customers, faculty, staff and the organization.

Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions • Requires extensive safety training • Exposure to blood-borne pathogens • Alternative work schedules • Exposure to chemicals • Requires protective devices • Exposure to animals • Patient care setting • Direct patient setting • Satellite locations

Physical Effort

• Typically standing or walking • Typically bending, crouching, stooping • Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement • Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)

Equipment

• Office equipment • Clinical/diagnostic equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education: Associate Degree In Nursing Or Diploma In Registered Nursing Certifications /Professional Licenses : The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professio

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