Infusion Nurse
COVID vaccine will be required unless medical / religious exemption. The nurse will provide and coordinate infusion activities to assure compassionate patient care. Provides direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and clinic standards. The Infusion Nurse will also promote a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. Community Hospital reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time. All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)
1. Administer chemotherapy IV fluids via peripherally inserted central catheters. 2. Identifies, assesses and diagnoses problems through patient assessment and interactions; and evaluates actual or potential patient health problems.
3. Develops and participates in educating patients, their families, or significant others about post discharge care programs.
4. Initiates patient care meetings with the health care team to revise the plan of care as the patient’s condition warrants.
5. Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
6. Provides guidance and direction to members of the health care team to ensure quality patient care.
7. Keeps current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs.
8. Orients and educates new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
9. Provides and oversees direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocol and physicians’ orders.
10. Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precaution; and initiates appropriate interventions in crisis situations.
11. Participates in total quality management to positively affect patient and system outcomes to improve care.
12. Documents patient care in the health care record according to standards
13. Provides education and follow-up care after patients have been released from chemotherapy.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Associate’s Degree in nursing (Bachelor’s Degree preferred) with at least one (1) year of oncology experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
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