Infusion Clinic Nurse(Part Time) Sign on Bonus

Down East Community Hospital•Machias, ME

63d•Onsite

About The Position

Is responsible for all activities in connection with the Infusion Clinic, including scheduling, administration of treatments, record keeping, attendance at clinic, quality assurance follow up with the physician, and patient teaching. Demonstrates clinical proficiency within scope of service. Schedules Infusion Clinic appointments in accordance with physician orders; sends out appointment cards specifying diagnostic studies required prior to appointment. Schedules treatments in accordance with physician orders. Ensures all lab work is completed per physician order and on chart prior to administration of chemotherapy; consults with physician if lab values deviate from levels specified in orders or nurse assesses any changes in patient’s physical condition. Coordinates with Registration Department all pertinent patient information prior to each visit. Initiates an age-appropriate nursing care plan for each patient. Documents all treatment and age-appropriate nursing assessments of patient in accordance with Infusion Clinic Manual. Provides age-appropriate patient teaching as appropriate and follows up with each patient. Follows up on cancelled appointments to ascertain reason and involves other agencies when necessary; i.e., Social Service, Community Health and Counseling, ect. Reports any adverse reaction to the consulting physician, or if not in attendance, has patient seen by Emergency Room Physician. Ensures patient safety. Participates in Organ/Tissue Donation program. Demonstrates ability to act rapidly and efficiently in emergency situations. Follows chain of command for reportable situations. Participates in quality assessment and improvement programs for nursing as assigned. Remains current in practice through attendance at in-services, seminars and workshops, and through relevant reading. Initiates and presents 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. Assists in the planning, revision and implementation of policies, procedures and standards of care as directed by the nurse manager. Serves on hospital committees as assigned. Completes mandatory education. Participates 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. Displays 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.

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

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