Infusion Nurse, Casual (Harrisburg)

UPMC•Harrisburg, PA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Chartwell is seeking a casual Infusion Nurse to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes in the Harrisburg area. The nurse coordinates and performs infusion and other skilled nursing care, helps patients and significant others learn home medical management, and works cooperatively with staff to establish patient-care priorities and goals. The position involves travel to patients’ homes and assigned on-call coverage to provide 24-hour availability in accordance with established protocols. The nurse participates in patient-care conferences, in-services, meetings, orientation activities, and performance improvement efforts. They support center marketing and referral-source education as requested, maintain professional licensure and health requirements, and communicate patient condition changes to supervisors, physicians, and other health care providers. The role also requires timely completion and submission of patient-care documentation, protection of patient confidentiality, and professional, ethical conduct.

Requirements

Diploma from an accredited school of nursing.
One year of clinical experience involving infusion therapy, including patient assessment and venous access skills.
CPR certification; CPR must meet AHA standards and include didactic and skills demonstration components within 30 days of hire.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state where the facility is located, or an eligible multistate license under the Nursing Licensure Compact.
Automotive insurance.
Driver’s license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to assume a flexible work schedule.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
One year of previous specialized home health experience.
PICC training.

Responsibilities

Provide infusion and other skilled nursing care to patients in their homes.
Coordinate patient care and participate in teaching patients and significant others about home medical management.
Perform pre-discharge patient assessments when appropriate.
Complete and submit required patient-care documentation and reports in a timely manner.
Communicate changes in patients’ conditions to supervisors, physicians, and other health care providers as appropriate.
Take assigned on-call responsibility to provide 24-hour availability in accordance with established protocols.
Attend scheduled patient-care conferences, in-services, and departmental meetings.
Maintain professional licensure, certifications, health requirements, and clinical competence.
Participate in orientation of other nurses or center personnel as requested.
Support center marketing efforts by assisting the sales team and providing educational programs to referral sources as requested.
Participate in Chartwell Pennsylvania’s Performance Improvement Program and promote quality, comprehensive services through a team approach.
Follow applicable company policies and procedures and maintain patient confidentiality.
Use appropriate professional precautions when working in potentially hazardous situations, including handling cytotoxic agents, blood, and body fluids.
Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, colleagues, and management; demonstrate reliability, initiative, follow-through, and expected productivity.
Maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance.