Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Procedural - Hem Onc Infusion Metro Region - FT Days

Indiana University Health System • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Clinical Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of Indiana University Health, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance, and complies with relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The position plans, directs, provides, and assists in evaluating total patient care in collaboration with providers. The registered professional clinical nurse is accountable for coordinating competent, evidence-based care across the care continuum, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role includes direct patient care, quality assurance, symptom management, and quality improvement activities in clinic and/or through telehealth. The nurse ensures ordered procedures and treatments are complete, instructs patients about procedures, treatments, and care needs, and ensures medical orders are carried out accurately and promptly. The nurse follows the ANA scope and Standards of professional nursing and the code of ethics for nurses with interpretive statements.

This team member floats among IU Health's Indianapolis Metro adult infusion centers and cares for a variety of patient populations, including benign and malignant hematology, malignant solid tumors, gastrointestinal disorders, rheumatology, neurology, pulmonary, allergy, and immunology. Infusion nurses coordinate care and administer therapies including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, and other supportive medications. The schedule is four nine-hour shifts or five eight-hour shifts per week, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Travel to all Metro sites is required, including CICC, MMP, Schwarz Cancer Center, West Cancer Center, BMT Infusion, Goodman Hall Infusion, and Simon Infusion.

IU Health describes itself as Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members. It offers a supportive, collaborative, patient-centered work environment and opportunities to develop clinical expertise and pursue professional goals.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support certification through the AHA; other advanced life support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies.
• Associate of Nursing (ASN).
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Knowledge of procedures for performing functions appropriate to the specific clinical area and familiarity with designated equipment and supplies.
• Ability to coordinate multiple functions for a group of patients effectively and in a timely manner.
• Awareness and understanding of the legal implications of patient care activities and performance as a Registered Nurse.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN).
• Two years of experience in an ambulatory setting.
• Oncology infusion experience.
• Chemotherapy Immunotherapy certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, provide, and assist in evaluating total patient care in collaboration with providers.
• Coordinate and provide competent, evidence-based nursing care across the care continuum, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Perform direct patient care, symptom management, quality assurance, and quality improvement activities in clinic and/or through telehealth.
• Ensure ordered procedures and treatments are complete, instruct patients about procedures, treatments, and care needs, and carry out medical orders accurately and promptly.
• Float to Indianapolis Metro adult infusion centers and provide care for varied patient populations.
• Coordinate care and administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, and other supportive medications.
• Adhere to the ANA scope and Standards of professional nursing, the code of ethics for nurses, and applicable organizational, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.

Benefits

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses.
• Competitive benefits.
• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match.
• Employer-paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Employee Assistance Program counseling at no cost.
• Healthy Results wellness program, with participation earning points toward a biweekly financial incentive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree