RN Infusion Nurse II - Department of Medicine - West County Medicine Multispecialty Center

Washington University in St Louis • Saint Louis, MO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Infusion Nurse II provides specialized care and education for multispecialty patients in a direct patient care setting. The role includes administering medications and chemotherapy infusions, performing procedures, monitoring patient status, and using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. The nurse demonstrates knowledge of chemotherapy drugs, supportive therapy, and clinical trial orders, and provides patients and families with appropriate education about disease processes and symptom management.

The nurse documents care accurately and promptly, participates in quality improvement and professional development activities, and maintains required skills and competencies. This role collaborates with patients, families, physicians, clinical nurse coordinators, and other healthcare staff to support appropriate interventions and optimal patient outcomes. Work may involve satellite locations, alternative work schedules, exposure to blood-borne pathogens and chemicals, and use of protective devices.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of clinical specialty work experience.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; online BLS courses without a skills assessment do not satisfy the requirement.
• Registered Nurse credential from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation or the Missouri Division of Professional Registration.
• Additional certifications may be necessary depending on the area of specialty.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.).
• Skills in chemotherapy, clinical knowledge, clinical trials, Epic EHR, following protocols, interpersonal and oral communication, medication administration, patient care, patient care documentation, personal initiative, problem resolution, professional development, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Manage priorities, supplies, and equipment cost-effectively; maintain safe work habits and follow job-related requirements.
• Document patient care accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
• Administer medications and chemotherapy infusions, perform procedures, and monitor patient status according to approved nursing standards.
• Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Apply knowledge of chemotherapy drugs, supportive therapy, and clinical trial orders.
• Educate and counsel patients and families about disease processes and symptom management at an appropriate level of understanding.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members, adapting the plan of care as needed.
• Follow AIDET communication practices with patients and families and SBAR communication practices with the medical team.
• Collaborate with clinical nurse coordinators and physicians to develop and select appropriate patient interventions.
• Maintain professional relationships and provide respectful, helpful service to patients, families, visitors, and colleagues.
• Participate in educational programs, staff meetings, skills days, continuing education, annual competency requirements, committees, and special projects as assigned.
• Offer constructive solutions to clinical challenges and process improvement initiatives.
• Make decisions that meet or exceed customer expectations while minimizing risk to patients, staff, faculty, and the organization.
• Adapt to diverse patient and family situations, including the challenges associated with a cancer diagnosis.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays or coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Eligible employees may participate in a defined contribution 403(b) retirement savings plan, with employee and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness resources include wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, an employee assistance program, financial resources, and access to dietitians.
• Four weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child, plus family care resources.
• Tuition coverage for employees and their families, including dependent undergraduate tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed