Infusion Clinic Nurse- PRN

Down East Community Hospital•Machias, ME

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Infusion Clinic Nurse is responsible for all activities within the Infusion Clinic, including scheduling, administering treatments, record keeping, attending clinic, quality assurance follow-up with the physician, and patient teaching. This role requires demonstrating clinical proficiency, scheduling appointments and treatments according to physician orders, ensuring lab work is completed, coordinating patient information, initiating nursing care plans, documenting treatments and assessments, providing patient teaching, following up on cancelled appointments, reporting adverse reactions, ensuring patient safety, and participating in the Organ/Tissue Donation program. The nurse must be able to act rapidly in emergency situations, follow the chain of command, participate in quality assessment and improvement programs, and remain current in practice through continuing education. They will handle medical equipment and supplies, assist in policy and procedure development, serve on hospital committees, complete mandatory education, and participate in unit changes. Knowledge of hospital disaster plans and MSDS is required, as is the appropriate use of patient handling equipment. The nurse must be reliable in attendance and punctuality, perform duties safely and in compliance with policies, and adhere to the Code of Conduct. Other relevant duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Maine
BCLS required
ACLS certification completed within one year
Skilled in IV Therapy
Effective communication skills
Flexibility in schedule
Excellent organization skills
Excellent assessment and documentation skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in Oncology or Infusion Nursing preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrate clinical proficiency within scope of service
Schedule Infusion Clinic appointments in accordance with physician orders; send out appointment cards specifying diagnostic studies required prior to appointment.
Schedule treatments in accordance with physician orders
Ensure all lab work is completed per physician order and on chart prior to administration of chemotherapy; consult with physician if lab values deviate from levels specified in orders or nurse assesses any changes in patient’s physical condition.
Coordinate with Registration Department all pertinent patient information prior to each visit
Initiate an age appropriate nursing care plan for each patient
Document all treatment and age appropriate nursing assessments of patient in accordance with Infusion Clinic Manual.
Provide age appropriate patient teaching as appropriate and follow-up with each patient.
Follow-up on cancelled appointments to ascertain reason and involve other agencies when necessary; i.e., Social Service, Community Health and Counseling, ect
Report any adverse reaction to the consulting physician, or if not in attendance, have patient seen by Emergency Room Physician.
Ensure patient safety.
Participate in Organ/Tissue Donation program.
Demonstrate ability to act rapidly and efficiently in emergency situations.
Follow chain of command for reportable situations.
Participate in quality assessment and improvement programs for nursing as assigned.
Remain current in practice through attendance at in-services, seminars and workshops, and through relevant reading. Initiate and present in-service education programs based on seminars and workshops attended outside the hospital or in areas of interest.
Will handle and be knowledgeable of all medical equipment and supplies utilized in the care of the patient.
Assist in the planning, revision and implementation of policies, procedures and standards of care as directed by the nurse manager.
Serve on hospital committees as assigned.
Completes mandatory education.
Participate in the implementation of planned unit changes and activities in collaboration with the Director.
Knowledge of the hospital disaster, fire, bomb threat and evacuation plans as they pertain to the unit.
Display knowledge and utilization of MSDS.
Uses patient handling equipment appropriate to the needs of the individual patient in keeping with the Safe Patient and Handling and Movement Policy.
Seeks out needed information by staying informed and involved by attending meetings, reading memos, policies, meeting minutes, newsletters, email and other appropriate information in a timely manner.
Reliable attendance and punctuality, including observing appropriate break times and extending a scheduled shift when necessary to meet patient demands
Performs duties in a safe manner, in compliance with all safety policies and procedures
Complies with the Code of Conduct and all appropriate policies and procedures
Other duties, as assigned, that are relevant to the position and department