RN/ Registered Nurse- Northland Infusion

Fairview Health Services•Princeton, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview has an opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) - Infusion at Fairview Northland Medical Center, supporting the Oncology Infusion Clinic in Princeton, Minnesota. The position is approved for 0.4 FTE (32 hours every two weeks) and is represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) union. The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, delivers, and evaluates nursing care for assigned patient populations in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, professional practice guidelines, and the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act. The RN coordinates care with the health care team and delegates responsibilities as appropriate. The role provides care to adult and pediatric oncology and hematology patients in an ambulatory clinic setting, including patients with complex medical and surgical conditions. The nurse manages infusion therapy and complex medications, supports patient and family education, coordinates clinic flow and care transitions, and collaborates with patients, families, providers, and other team members to deliver safe, evidence-based, partnership-based care.

Requirements

Current Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
At least 2 years of chemotherapy administration and other infusion experience, including competencies in IV insertions and central lines, PICCs, ports, peripheral IV placement, and infusion devices.
Experience administering antibiotics, monoclonal antibodies, chemotherapy, blood products, and associated medications.
Adult or pediatric experience appropriate to the population served.

Nice To Haves

Current Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification, or ability to obtain OCN certification within 1–2 years of hire based on FTE appointment.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs and identify expected nursing outcomes.
Collaborate with patients, families, and health team members to develop an individualized nursing plan within a comprehensive plan of care, accounting for age, social and cultural considerations, condition, and other relevant needs.
Evaluate care, patient responses to interventions, and expected outcomes.
Communicate and collaborate respectfully with patients, families, and health care team members across care settings.
Use standards, guidelines, care pathways, continuous improvement, and evidence-based practice to advance care and improve outcomes.
Provide care and management to oncology and hematology patients with complex medical and surgical conditions in an ambulatory clinic setting.
Administer antibiotics, monoclonal antibodies, chemotherapy, blood products, and associated medications to adult and pediatric oncology patients.
Provide emergency care in the event of anaphylaxis or an infusion reaction.
Provide infusion therapy using central lines, ports, peripheral IVs, and infusion devices; manage chemotherapy and cytotoxic agents and multiple concurrent infusions.
Follow policies and procedures for medication and infusion therapy and maintain PICC competency and placement techniques.
Assess and manage acute and chronic pain using a consistent pain assessment tool and collaborating with patients, families, and the health care team on care plans.
Gather and analyze relevant information from patients and families to identify needs and potential risks.
Manage daily infusion center flow to support patient satisfaction and experience.
Direct rooming, discharging, chart preparation, and appointment scheduling to appropriate team members.
Complete patient assessments, implement plans of care, provide education, perform complex procedures, and draw labs.
Manage orders, including accurate transcription of faxed orders, therapy plans, and treatment plans.
Validate outcomes and develop plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and health care team members.
Document triage advice and recommendations in the medical record, refer patients to the appropriate level of care, and act as a liaison between patients and providers.
Incorporate ethical principles into care, facilitate transitions to end-of-life care, and recognize the need for and initiate ethics consultations.