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

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse reflects Indiana University Health’s mission, vision, and values and complies with its Code of Ethics, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. In collaboration with providers, the nurse plans, directs, provides, and assists in evaluating total patient care. The RN coordinates competent, evidence-based care across the care continuum, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Duties include direct patient care and quality assurance, ensuring ordered procedures and treatments are complete, educating patients about procedures and treatment needs, carrying out medical orders accurately and promptly, symptom management, clinic or telehealth care, and quality improvement activities. The nurse follows the ANA scope and standards of professional nursing and its code of ethics.

This nurse floats among Indy Metro adult infusion centers and cares for patients with conditions including benign and malignant hematology, solid tumors, gastrointestinal disorders, rheumatology, neurology, pulmonary conditions, and allergy and immunology needs. The role coordinates care and administers therapies such as 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, scheduled between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Travel to all Metro sites is required.

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 Indiana Registered Nurse license or active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Knowledge of procedures for the functions appropriate to the 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 and quality assurance activities.
• Ensure ordered procedures and treatments are complete; instruct patients about procedures, treatments, and care needs; and carry out medical orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide symptom management and direct in-clinic and/or telehealth patient care, and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Float to Indy Metro adult infusion centers and coordinate care for a range of patient populations.
• Coordinate and administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, and other supportive medications.
• Adhere to the ANA scope and standards of professional nursing, the nursing code of ethics, and applicable organizational and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses.
• Supportive and collaborative patient-centered work environment.
• Competitive benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match.
• Employer-paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eligibility for the public service loan forgiveness program.
• Employee Assistance Program counseling at no cost.
• Team member wellness program with participation points that contribute to a biweekly financial incentive.

What This Job Offers

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