Clinical Nurse - Infusion - Outpatient Pavillion - FT - 10Hr Days

Sharp HealthCare • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Provides direct and indirect nursing services to patients and families in an outpatient infusion setting. Uses the nursing process and critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized, safe, therapeutic, and efficient care. Coordinates care with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams; manages complex patient needs; provides education and advocacy; and supports colleagues through delegation, teaching, and mentorship. The role participates in quality improvement and complies with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of nursing school.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience; RNs with less than 12 months of experience must complete new graduate requirements.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) license from the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) certification.
• Ability to independently perform the nursing process and provide individualized care throughout the continuum of care.
• Competency in unit skills and some advanced skills; ability to provide safe nursing care in complex situations with some assistance and supervision.
• Ability to coordinate care, prioritize workload, manage emergency situations, and apply complex problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to use common equipment and medications safely and consult others when unfamiliar.
• Ability to delegate appropriately, teach and coach others, and communicate effectively with the care team, patients, and families.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care with the multidisciplinary team, patient, and family.
• Assess patient needs, identify actual or potential problems, develop and adjust plans of care, and evaluate interventions and outcomes.
• Provide safe, therapeutic, and efficient nursing care, including for patients with complex needs and complications of treatment.
• Make appropriate referrals and collaborate on comprehensive care plans and resource use.
• Document patient care comprehensively and according to applicable guidelines and policies.
• Delegate and assign care appropriately, communicate expectations, supervise delegated tasks, and follow up to ensure completion.
• Assess physician orders and question them when appropriate.
• Support coworkers, provide constructive feedback, and share unit-specific information with students and other staff.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families, adapt care to diverse social and cultural needs, and advocate for patients.
• Provide age-appropriate patient and family education, including education related to recovery, self-care, end-of-life care, health maintenance, and wellness.
• Coordinate transfer and discharge planning and teaching with the health care team.
• Teach and coach patients, families, and team members; assist with preceptorship and professional development as appropriate.
• Use equipment and medications safely, seek assistance when unfamiliar, recognize inconsistencies in care, and manage potential complications and emergencies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, unit activities, and committees as appropriate.
• Promote clinical effectiveness, efficient resource use, and quality care; mentor others and support improvements to clinical practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed