Supervisor Infusion Therapy

Ellis Medicine•Schenectady, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Infusion Therapy, contributes to a multidisciplinary team with the focus on non-acute outpatient needs. The Supervisor, Infusion Therapy, demonstrates expertise in specialized IV therapy activities, including, but not limited to, administration of intravenous medications, including immunotherapy, insertion and care of peripheral devices and use and care of central venous catheters. The Supervisor, Infusion Therapy, is responsible for overseeing the daily business activities of the department(s) and will assume other duties, including clinical duties within the scope of practice.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited RN program.
Current licensure and registration in NYS
Minimum of two years’ experience in medical/surgical nursing with IV therapy experience.
BLS required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred or will be obtained within 2 years of employment.
Supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Working supervisor who will ensure efficient day-to-day operations by serving as primary point of contact
Perform, and have a working knowledge of all activities pertaining to patient registration, appointment scheduling and confirmation, as well as medical record maintenance
Direct oversight of staffing schedule. Assures that an adequate number of nursing personnel are scheduled and available to meet patient care needs
Direct oversight of patient schedules
Creates an environment for staff participation in performance improvement activities that assures that the care of the patient population meets or exceeds institutional and regulatory standards.
Assures staff clinical competence is maintained and documented.
Maintains current knowledge of nationally recognized standards of care and nursing practice for populations served.
Ensure that all staff are compliant with HIPAA guidelines and take corrective action with the support of management if necessary
Ensures positive customer service and patient satisfaction, assist with troubleshooting patient concerns in a timely manner
Assists with the onboarding and orientation of new employees
Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment and problem-solving techniques in the decision-making process.
Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain effective communication and cooperative relationships with all organizational personnel
Assists with telephone calls and patient interactions (including patient complaints) in a professional and courteous manner.
Adheres to hospital policies and procedures related to mandatory education and annual health assessment
Monitors say that Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are current, and the inventory list is accurate.
Maintains monthly logs—AED, Eyewash Station, therapeutic phlebotomy
Monitors compliance with all regulatory guidelines and ensures the department is survey ready.
Assists the Departmental Leadership team in HR related processes.
Oversight in conjunction with departmental leadership team in maintaining budgetary, financial, and productivity measures
Attends departmental/organizational meetings and training courses as necessary
Reviews for quality standards and required information and documentation for patient referrals.
Educate referral sources as needed
Assists in prior authorization process and denial management as needed
Other duties as assigned by the Director
Adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics and Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, as well as the New York State Nurse Practice Act
Maintains competency in clinical practice and participates in activities to expand knowledge and skills related to professional practice
Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff within the guidelines of Ellis Medicine