Staff Nurse II - Infusion Center-Outpatient

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Infusion Staff Nurse II provides clinical care and coordinates care for patients served in the outpatient infusion center. The nurse uses the Eskenazi Health Model of Care-Synergy and collaborates with patients, families or loved ones, and other healthcare disciplines to ensure care meets patient needs. The position supports Eskenazi Health’s mission to Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve, with special emphasis on Marion County’s vulnerable population, and models the organization’s PRIDE values. The role includes providing individualized, safe, evidence-based nursing care; communicating with patients, families, staff, physicians, and other departments; supporting quality improvement and service recovery; coordinating patient throughput and staffing; and contributing to a collaborative work environment. The nurse also supports the development of staff and learners through precepting.

Requirements

Current Indiana license as a Registered Nurse.
RN degree from a nationally accredited college or university.
Current BLS certification.
At least 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
Obtain an ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Provider Certificate on or before the one-year mark from the date of hire; if that date falls on a weekend, obtain certification by the preceding Friday.
Obtain OCN certification through the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation at or before the 24-month mark from the date of hire; if that date falls on a weekend, obtain certification by the preceding Friday.
Demonstrated ability to operate specialized equipment and prepare and administer medications and treatments competently and accountably according to policy and procedures.
Effective verbal and nonverbal communication, listening, and interviewing skills appropriate to patients’ ages.
Knowledge of age-appropriate care and of growth and development across the life span, including the ability to assess and interpret information relevant to age-specific needs.
Ability to use age-appropriate communication and cognitive skills described in department-specific and age-specific competencies.
Knowledge of fundamental nursing theories, current clinical concepts, diseases and symptoms, trauma, treatments and medications, triage, and appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and interventions.
Ability to function as a healthcare team member and delegate responsibilities and duties appropriately.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and accurately record and interpret information.
Competence in assessing and responding to patient status or needs and interpreting results; ability to recognize, document, and report changes in patient status.
Ability to perform CPR and other technical skills, position patients, wash hands thoroughly and frequently, and help evacuate patients via stairwells.
Critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

Promote a healthy work environment and collaborate to support excellent patient care outcomes.
Perform nursing functions in accordance with policies, procedures, the Indiana Nursing Practice Act, and the Eskenazi Health Model of Care-Synergy.
Use and document the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, while addressing patients’ physiological, psychological, spiritual, cultural, and diversity-related needs.
Provide timely health information and written materials to patients and significant others, and document care in the medical record.
Respond to emergency situations promptly, calmly, and professionally.
Maintain professional competencies, identify learning needs, and seek appropriate assistance or educational opportunities.
Support and participate in shared governance at unit and hospital-wide levels.
Provide individualized patient care and comfort, and perform hourly rounds during the shift.
Provide timely feedback about customer service issues and participate objectively in review and service recovery with unit or department leadership.
Communicate effectively with staff, patients and families, physicians, other departments, and external contacts.
Maintain safe patient care, advocate for patient safety, and participate in evidence-based clinical or operational performance improvement.
Ensure care is appropriate to patient needs and facilitate patient throughput throughout the shift.
Collaborate with the nursing manager or shift coordinator regarding staffing needs based on census and patient care needs.
Precept and support the development of other staff and learners.
Maintain positive, calming working relationships and demonstrate customer service in all interactions.
Operate specialized equipment and prepare and administer medications and treatments according to policy and procedure.
Perform CPR and other technical skills; position patients; and assist with patient evacuation via stairwells.