RN Infusion Nurse I - Medicine Multispecialty Center - West County

Washington University in St Louis • Saint Louis, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care and education. Provides specialized patient care and education for patients receiving treatments, in a medical office according to established procedures.

Requirements

• Associate Degree In Nursing Or Diploma In Registered Nursing
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN Licensure in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on work location, in accordance with Compact Act.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Nice To Haves

• OCN certification within two years.
• Clinical Specialty (2 Years)
• Chemotherapy
• Clinical Knowledge
• Clinical Trials
• Epic EHR
• Following Protocols
• Interpersonal Communication
• Medication Administration
• Oral Communications
• Patient Care
• Patient Care Documentation
• Personal Initiative
• Problem Resolution
• Professional Development
• Work Collaboratively

Responsibilities

• Participates in quality improvement activities, to ensure exceptional clinical outcomes.
• Demonstrates cost effective work habits by setting priorities and properly managing supplies and equipment.
• Provides accurate and complete patient documentation in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates safe work habits and is knowledgeable of all related requirements and practices relative to his/her job assignment.
• Has the knowledge of growth and development and demonstrates clinical expertise for ages of patients served.
• Possesses the ability to understand and react effectively to meet the patients’ needs.
• Observes professional service commitments; participates in quality management initiatives as assigned.
• Has excellent communication skills and is detail oriented.
• Makes learning an expectation while providing opportunities to acquire the information and competencies needed to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Follows appropriate guidelines in dealing with difficult situations.
• Displays helpful attitude, listens to concerns, empathizes with situation, apologizes and takes responsibility for action.
• Directs and/or provides patient care which may include administering medication, chemotherapy infusions, performing procedures, and monitoring patient status in accordance with approved nursing standards of practice.
• Utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating a plan for providing exceptional patient care.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of chemotherapy drugs and supportive therapy for our patients.
• Incorporates this knowledge of Oncology to customize the care for each of their patients personal care needs.
• Provides accurate counsel and education to patients and/or family at an appropriate level of understanding for the patient and/or family member regarding their disease process and symptom management.
• Maintains required skills and competencies and participates in educational programs, staff meetings, skills day, and obtains OCN certification within two years.
• Participate in continued professional development, attending educational programs, in-services and meetings as needed.
• Involved in committees or projects.
• Offers constructive solutions to clinical challenges and process improvement initiatives within the center.
• Attends required continuing education classes and/or completes annual competency requirements.
• Communicates effectively using positive verbal and nonverbal communication skills with all members of the health care community to ensure optimal patient outcomes and altering plan of care as needed.
• Follows AIDET (acknowledge-introduce-duration-explanation-thank you) communication with patient and family members.
• Treats visitors and patients with respect and professionalism at all times.
• Follows established service steps by acknowledging individual, clarifying situation, meeting or exceeding the need and confirming satisfaction.
• Maintains proper attendance as outlined in the Department of Medical Oncology policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and adheres to policies regarding rest and meal breaks.
• Records work time accurately and properly.
• Wears appropriate identification.
• Demonstrates adherence to grooming/dress policy of department.
• Maintains a working relationship with colleagues and all essential external contacts to promote adequate and appropriate care for patients and high level of service to internal and external physicians.
• Follows SBAR (situation-background-assessment-recommendation) communication with the medical team.
• Works with clinical nurse coordinators and physicians on development and selection of appropriate patient interventions.
• Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal relationships with supervisors, co-workers, physicians and employees of other departments.
• Displays a helpful, positive attitude at all times.
• Initiates and maintains professional relationships with patients and their families.
• Able to adapt and provide support in diverse situations dealing with patient and family dynamics as they struggle with the diagnosis of cancer.
• Takes action and makes decisions required to meet or exceed customer expectations in a way that minimizes risk to customers, faculty, staff and the organization.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• Tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

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